Vinyl fence cost in Hattiesburg, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $8,400
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #263
- 1 = most expensive
Hattiesburg homeowners pay roughly $4,250 to $8,400 to install a vinyl fence at 150 linear ft, or $28 to $55 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Hattiesburg is 8% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.25 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Hattiesburg, MS, standard level
$5,450 to $7,150
About $36 to $47 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $930 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,450 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Hattiesburg, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 80% |
| Labor | $580 | $1,150 | $1,750 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,300 | $8,400 | 100% |
Where the Hattiesburg price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.25 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hattiesburg is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 19% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hattiesburg metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,050, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.6) and land at $35 to $130.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Hattiesburg is 0.78 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.25 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $24.10 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 33.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $17.17 an hour, 24% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.92 and $19.52 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 67.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($24.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $20. At the 25th percentile ($17.93) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 0.3% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 62,230 jobs in the Hattiesburg area. That makes it the 280th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $17.93 | $23.25 | $24.10 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $14.92 | $17.17 | $19.52 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Hattiesburg
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Hattiesburg by the average of the local wage index (0.78) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.87. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $680 |
| Remove old fence | $1,300 – $2,600 |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in Hattiesburg
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Hattiesburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hattiesburg wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $5,900
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,450 to $7,150
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,700 to $8,400
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $3,950 | $3,650 – $4,800 | $4,500 – $5,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $5,900 | $5,450 – $7,150 | $6,700 – $8,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,600 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,450 | $8,900 – $11,100 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,400 – $11,700 | $10,900 – $14,200 | $13,300 – $16,600 |
Planning more than one job in Hattiesburg?
Because every project leans on different trades, Hattiesburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −10% and chain-link fence −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −12% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,600 | −12% |
When to schedule vinyl fence in Hattiesburg
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hattiesburg Chain Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Hattiesburg (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hattiesburg gets about 59 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and July (5.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 96 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 38 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 48 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 70 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 44 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 41 | 5.0 | Workable |
How Hattiesburg compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $6,200 to $6,350 across Hattiesburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | level |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +1% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Hattiesburg comes in at #263 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Hattiesburg is 1% below the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Hattiesburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $4,850 – $10,100 | $7,450 | +18% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | +4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | +4% |
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Vinyl fence in Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Hattiesburg?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $8,400 in the Hattiesburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,450 to $7,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Hattiesburg?
About $28 to $55 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,350, which is 1% more than Hattiesburg ($6,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $6,300. Materials are 80% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Hattiesburg?
$5,600 to $11,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Hattiesburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Hattiesburg area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 1% below the Mississippi statewide estimate ($6,350 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hattiesburg?
The BLS median is $23.25 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.93 to $24.10.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Hattiesburg?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $5,900 and premium work $6,700 to $8,400. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+When is the best time to install a vinyl fence in Hattiesburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. October and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Hattiesburg?
$130 to $680, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Hattiesburg
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.