Vinyl fence cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,800 – $9,750
- Per linear ft
- $32 – $64
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #33
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a vinyl fence in Bremerton, plan on $4,800 to $9,750 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $32 to $64 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.0).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$6,300 to $8,300
About $41.50 to $54.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,900 | $6,150 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,300 | $8,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $5,500 | $7,100 | 76% |
| Labor | $840 | $1,700 | $2,500 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,800 | $7,300 | $9,750 | 100% |
Why Bremerton prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Bremerton wages are 1.12 times the national level. Labor makes up about 23% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bremerton metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,500, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.6) and land at $40 to $160.
Why two Bremerton 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Bremerton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bremerton 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
$4,800 to $6,800
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$6,300 to $8,300
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,800 to $9,750
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,250 – $4,550 | $4,250 – $5,550 | $5,250 – $6,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,800 – $6,800 | $6,300 – $8,300 | $7,800 – $9,750 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,400 – $9,050 | $8,400 – $11,000 | $10,300 – $13,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,600 – $13,500 | $12,500 – $16,400 | $15,500 – $19,400 |
Related projects, priced for Bremerton
Because every project leans on different trades, Bremerton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs +14% and wood fence +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | +7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,750 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,900 | +14% |
Bremerton labor market for vinyl fence
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 Bremerton is 1.12 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $31.25 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $42.18 an hour. BLS counts 940 of them working in the area, 100.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $26.30 an hour, 16% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $31.03 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 66.1 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 ($42.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($28.92) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 3.9% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,740 jobs in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard area. That makes it the 216th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $28.92 | $31.25 | $42.18 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.39 | $26.30 | $31.03 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Climate in Bremerton: timing your vinyl fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bremerton (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bremerton: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Bremerton gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (9.9 inches in December). The station averages about 4 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 | 47 | 36 | 9.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 38 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 51 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 55 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 39 | 8.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 35 | 9.9 | Workable |
How Bremerton 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 $7,150 to $7,450 across Bremerton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $4,800 – $9,750 | $7,300 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $4,800 – $9,700 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $4,750 – $9,550 | $7,150 | −2% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $4,900 – $9,900 | $7,400 | +2% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,850 – $9,950 | $7,400 | +2% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Bremerton comes in at #33 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Bremerton is 2% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +2% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,750 – $9,600 | $7,200 | −1% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,800 – $9,700 | $7,250 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,800 – $9,750 | $7,300 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,750 – $9,550 | $7,150 | −2% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bremerton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $9,250 | $6,850 | −6% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +2% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $4,250 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −12% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −12% |
Extras that change the Bremerton total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Bremerton by the average of the local wage index (1.12) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.08. 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) | $160 – $850 |
| Remove old fence | $1,650 – $3,250 |
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Vinyl fence in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Bremerton?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,800 to $9,750 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,300 to $8,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Bremerton?
About $32 to $64 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,450, which is 2% more than Bremerton ($7,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $7,300. Materials are 76% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Bremerton?
$6,400 to $13,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 2% below the Washington statewide estimate ($7,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.92 to $42.18.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Bremerton?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,800 to $6,800 and premium work $7,800 to $9,750. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a vinyl fence in Bremerton?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Bremerton?
$160 to $850, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Bremerton
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.