Vinyl fence cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,750 – $9,550
- Per linear ft
- $31.50 – $63
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #45
- 1 = most expensive
Yakima homeowners pay roughly $4,750 to $9,550 to install a vinyl fence at 150 linear ft, or $31.50 to $63 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Yakima is 5% higher. 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 Yakima, WA, standard level
$6,200 to $8,150
About $41 to $53.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,900 | $6,150 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $6,200 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $5,500 | $7,100 | 77% |
| Labor | $780 | $1,550 | $2,350 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,750 | $7,150 | $9,550 | 100% |
Why Yakima prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.43 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Yakima is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 22% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yakima 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 (95.5) and land at $40 to $140.
Yakima: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yakima 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
$4,750 to $6,700
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$6,200 to $8,150
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,650 to $9,550
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,200 – $4,500 | $4,150 – $5,450 | $5,150 – $6,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,750 – $6,700 | $6,200 – $8,150 | $7,650 – $9,550 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,350 – $8,900 | $8,250 – $10,800 | $10,200 – $12,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,500 – $13,300 | $12,300 – $16,100 | $15,200 – $19,000 |
Is Yakima cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $7,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $4,750 – $9,550 | $7,150 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $4,800 – $9,750 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +4% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $4,900 – $9,900 | $7,400 | +3% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $4,800 – $9,700 | $7,250 | +1% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $4,800 – $9,750 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,850 – $9,950 | $7,400 | +4% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Yakima comes in at #45 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Yakima is 3% 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 | +4% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,750 – $9,600 | $7,200 | level |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,800 – $9,700 | $7,250 | +1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,800 – $9,750 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,800 – $9,750 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Yakima's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $4,550 – $9,250 | $6,900 | −4% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,300 | −12% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | −11% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $4,100 – $8,100 | $6,100 | −15% |
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 Yakima is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.43 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $44.37 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 49.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.47 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.70 an hour. About 590 work in the metro. That is 60.8 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 ($44.37 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $360. At the 25th percentile ($27.61) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 5.0% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,010 jobs in the Yakima area. That makes it the 208th 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% | $27.61 | $30.43 | $44.37 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Yakima
Because every project leans on different trades, Yakima's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs +15% and chain-link fence +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | +4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,400 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,950 | +15% |
When to schedule vinyl fence in Yakima
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Yakima Air Terminal (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Yakima (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has 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.
Yakima gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.4 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 40 | 24 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 50 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 55 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 45 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
Optional extras in Yakima
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Yakima by the average of the local wage index (1.04) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.05. 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 – $820 |
| Remove old fence | $1,550 – $3,150 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Yakima 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).
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Vinyl fence in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Yakima?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,750 to $9,550 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,200 to $8,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Yakima?
About $31.50 to $63 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,300, which is 2% more than Yakima ($7,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $7,150. Materials are 77% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Yakima?
$6,350 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Yakima?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Yakima area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 3% 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 Yakima?
The BLS median is $30.43 an hour in the Yakima area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.61 to $44.37.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Yakima?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,750 to $6,700 and premium work $7,650 to $9,550. 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 Yakima?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. August 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 Yakima?
$160 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Yakima
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.