Vinyl fence cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,400 – $8,900
- Per linear ft
- $29 – $58.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #117
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a vinyl fence in the Salt Lake City area: $4,400 to $8,900 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$5,750 to $7,550
About $38 to $49.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $5,750 | $7,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 76% |
| Labor | $750 | $1,500 | $2,250 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,400 | $6,650 | $8,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Salt Lake City number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Salt Lake City wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 22% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salt Lake City is at 96.4 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 100.9: $40 to $150.
Extras that change the Salt Lake City total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for Salt Lake City, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.00) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $770 |
| Remove old fence | $1,450 – $2,950 |
Who does the work: Salt Lake City trade wages
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 Salt Lake City the blend is 1.00.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.78 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $31.00 an hour. About 6,420 work in the metro. That is 77.7 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 $22.82 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.03 and $27.96 an hour. BLS counts 7,790 of them working in the area, 94.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salt Lake City-Murray has 826,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 37th 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% | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $19.03 | $22.82 | $27.96 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Salt Lake City bid
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).
Related projects, priced for Salt Lake City
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salt Lake City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete slab comes out highest (level) and aluminum fence lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,500 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,100 | −1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Salt Lake City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salt Lake City. 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
$4,400 to $6,200
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,750 to $7,550
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,100 to $8,900
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,950 – $4,150 | $3,850 – $5,100 | $4,750 – $6,000 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,400 – $6,200 | $5,750 – $7,550 | $7,100 – $8,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,850 – $8,250 | $7,650 – $10,000 | $9,450 – $11,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,750 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $15,000 | $14,100 – $17,700 |
The best months for vinyl fence in Salt Lake City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Salt Lake City Intl Ap (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 Salt Lake City are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Salt Lake City gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
Is Salt Lake City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Salt Lake City is the priciest of the group. St. George is the cheapest at $6,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $4,400 – $8,900 | $6,650 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | −1% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −2% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −2% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −3% |
| Utah (statewide) | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | −2% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salt Lake City ranks #117 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 2% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | −1% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −3% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,650 | level |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,400 – $9,050 | $6,700 | +1% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,950 – $10,100 | $7,500 | +13% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −3% |
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Vinyl fence in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Salt Lake City?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,400 to $8,900 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,750 to $7,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Salt Lake City?
About $29 to $58.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,550, which is 1% less than Salt Lake City ($6,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $6,650. Materials are 76% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Salt Lake City?
$5,850 to $11,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Salt Lake City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Salt Lake City area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 2% above the Utah statewide estimate ($6,550 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $28.78 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.83 to $31.00.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,400 to $6,200 and premium work $7,100 to $8,900. 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 Salt Lake City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Salt Lake City?
$150 to $770, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Salt Lake City
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.