Vinyl fence cost in Jackson, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $8,450
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $55.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #249
- 1 = most expensive
A vinyl fence in Jackson, MS usually costs $4,250 to $8,450 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $28 to $55.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $500 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
Estimate your vinyl fence cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Jackson, MS, standard level
$5,500 to $7,200
About $36.50 to $47 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $970 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,500 | $7,200 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Jackson, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 80% |
| Labor | $610 | $1,200 | $1,800 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,350 | $8,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Jackson number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.72 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jackson is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 19% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,050 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.0: $35 to $130.
Is Jackson cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jackson is the priciest of the group. Monroe is the cheapest at $6,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MSthis page | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS100 miles | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA115 miles | $4,150 – $8,200 | $6,150 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA140 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL145 miles | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA145 miles | $4,200 – $8,400 | $6,300 | −1% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | level |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #249 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson is 0% above the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,000 – $10,100 | $7,550 | +19% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +1% |
What local crews earn in Jackson
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Jackson the blend is 0.81.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $25.17 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 24.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $18.20 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.61 and $22.26 an hour. BLS counts 2,020 of them working in the area, 74.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $35 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 0.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 270,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 96th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $20.46 | $23.72 | $25.17 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.61 | $18.20 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Jackson?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−9%) and chain-link fence lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,900 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,400 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Jackson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$4,250 to $5,950
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,500 to $7,200
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,750 to $8,450
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,000 | $3,700 – $4,850 | $4,550 – $5,700 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $5,950 | $5,500 – $7,200 | $6,750 – $8,450 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,650 – $7,900 | $7,300 – $9,550 | $9,000 – $11,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,450 – $11,800 | $11,000 – $14,300 | $13,400 – $16,800 |
Extras that change the Jackson total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Jackson, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.81) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $690 |
| Remove old fence | $1,350 – $2,650 |
Why two Jackson quotes can differ
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.
Jackson weather and the vinyl fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jackson Hawkins Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Jackson are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and April (5.3 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 83 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 38 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 41 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 5.3 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $5,500 to $7,200 for Jackson, MS is attached.
Take this estimate with you: PDF report, $9
The report lays out the vinyl fence numbers for Jackson, MS line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Vinyl fence in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Jackson?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $8,450 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $7,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Jackson?
About $28 to $55.50 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 Jackson or Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,300, which is 1% less than Jackson ($6,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $6,350. Materials are 80% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Jackson?
$5,650 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson is 0% above 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 Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.46 to $25.17.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Jackson?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $5,950 and premium work $6,750 to $8,450. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and October 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 Jackson?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Jackson
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.