Vinyl fence cost in Massachusetts
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,700 – $9,750
- Per linear ft
- $31 – $64
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $6,850
- Metros covered
- 6
Across Massachusetts, a vinyl fence costs about $4,700 to $9,750 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 6% above the US figure of $6,850. Carpenters earn a median $36.16 an hour in Massachusetts (US: $29.12).
Inside Massachusetts, the metros we cover range from $6,800 (Pittsfield) to $7,300 (Boston) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Massachusetts (statewide), standard level
$6,200 to $8,250
About $41 to $54 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $5,800 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,200 | $8,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,200 | $6,650 | 72% |
| Labor | $970 | $1,950 | $2,900 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,700 | $7,250 | $9,750 | 100% |
Add-ons priced for Massachusetts
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.14 for Massachusetts, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.29) and goods price index (0.99). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $170 – $890 |
| Remove old fence | $1,700 – $3,400 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.29 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $36.16 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.21 and $46.88 an hour. About 18,540 work in the state. That is 51.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.48 an hour, which is 35% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $25.16 and $42.46 an hour. BLS counts 16,210 of them working in the state, 44.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($46.88 an hour) would add about $280 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.21) would take off about $180. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,637,650 jobs across Massachusetts (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $29.21 | $36.16 | $46.88 | $29.12 | 1.24 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $25.16 | $30.48 | $42.46 | $22.66 | 1.35 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
Massachusetts seasons and vinyl fence
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Massachusetts is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Barnstable has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Massachusetts at 10 months (March through December); Pittsfield has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Boston to 48 inches in Worcester.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 23 | 82 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Worcester | 17 | 80 | 48 | 8: April through November |
| Springfield | 16 | 85 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Barnstable | 24 | 81 | 45 | 10: March through December |
| Amherst | 16 | 85 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Pittsfield | 14 | 79 | 44 | 8: April through November |
If you are planning more than one job in Massachusetts
Each project weights the trades differently, so Massachusetts's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, chain-link fence is +18% and concrete slab +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,450 | +11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,350 | +18% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,400 | +10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,600 | +9% |
Which Massachusetts city is cheapest for vinyl fence?
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $4,750 – $9,800 | $7,300 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA | $4,650 – $9,600 | $7,100 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA | $4,600 – $9,500 | $7,050 | −2% |
| Barnstable, MA | $4,600 – $9,450 | $7,000 | −3% |
| Amherst, MA | $4,550 – $9,350 | $6,950 | −4% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $4,500 – $9,100 | $6,800 | −6% |
Massachusetts versus the states around it
Massachusetts ranks 9 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $8,250 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,200, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Massachusetts sits at $7,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40 miles away | $4,500 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −6% |
| Rhode Island | 50 miles away | $4,500 – $9,200 | $6,850 | −5% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $4,550 – $9,300 | $6,950 | −4% |
| Maine | 120 miles away | $4,450 – $8,950 | $6,700 | −7% |
| Vermont | 180 miles away | $4,450 – $9,050 | $6,750 | −7% |
Basic, standard or premium: Massachusetts prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$4,700 to $6,750
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$6,200 to $8,250
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,750 to $9,750
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,150 – $4,500 | $4,200 – $5,550 | $5,200 – $6,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,700 – $6,750 | $6,200 – $8,250 | $7,750 – $9,750 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,300 – $8,950 | $8,250 – $10,900 | $10,300 – $12,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,400 – $13,400 | $12,400 – $16,300 | $15,300 – $19,300 |
Why two Massachusetts quotes can differ
Type and height
A vinyl picket fence is $30-$45 per linear foot; a 6-ft privacy fence $40-$60, and 8-ft goes to $85 (HomeGuide).
Gates
A vinyl gate costs $150-$780 installed, more for large or complex ones.
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
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Vinyl fence in Massachusetts: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Massachusetts?
$4,700 to $9,750 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Massachusetts can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Massachusetts is cheapest for vinyl fence?
Pittsfield at about $6,800 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Boston at $7,300.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Massachusetts than the US average?
It is 6% more expensive: $7,250 against $6,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Massachusetts?
About 27% ($1,950). Materials are 72%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.29x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Massachusetts?
The BLS statewide median is $36.16 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.21 to $46.88.
+Where does Massachusetts rank for vinyl fence costs?
9th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,250 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Massachusetts?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,700 to $6,750 and premium work $7,750 to $9,750. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Does the season matter for vinyl fence in Massachusetts?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Massachusetts metros we cover, Barnstable has the most comfortable months (10 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Massachusetts?
$170 to $890, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence by city in Massachusetts
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials are as cited ($25-$45/ft). HomeGuide reports basic labor at $5-$15/ft, so materials are most of the installed price.