Vinyl fence cost in Sheboygan, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,400 – $9,000
- Per linear ft
- $29 – $59
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #108
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a vinyl fence in Sheboygan, plan on $4,400 to $9,000 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $29 to $59 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$5,750 to $7,600
About $38 to $50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $5,500 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,750 | $7,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,500 | $4,900 | $6,350 | 74% |
| Labor | $840 | $1,700 | $2,500 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,400 | $6,700 | $9,000 | 100% |
Why Sheboygan 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 $30.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sheboygan is 1.12 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 25% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sheboygan metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,900, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.0) and land at $40 to $140.
Add-ons priced for Sheboygan
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Sheboygan by the average of the local wage index (1.12) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.03. 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) | $150 – $800 |
| Remove old fence | $1,550 – $3,100 |
Cost by quality level and size in Sheboygan
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sheboygan 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
$4,400 to $6,250
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,750 to $7,600
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,150 to $9,000
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,950 – $4,200 | $3,850 – $5,100 | $4,800 – $6,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,400 – $6,250 | $5,750 – $7,600 | $7,150 – $9,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,850 – $8,300 | $7,650 – $10,100 | $9,500 – $11,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,750 – $12,400 | $11,500 – $15,100 | $14,200 – $17,800 |
Planning more than one job in Sheboygan?
Because every project leans on different trades, Sheboygan's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs +6% and wood fence +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,550 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,500 | +2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan is 1.12 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.17 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.39 and $40.68 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 37.9 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 $27.14 an hour, 20% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $31.93 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 51.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $270. At the 25th percentile ($24.39) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 4.0% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,630 jobs in the Sheboygan area. That makes it the 285th 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% | $24.39 | $30.17 | $40.68 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.69 | $27.14 | $31.93 | $22.66 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Sheboygan against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
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 $6,650 to $6,850 across Sheboygan and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $4,400 – $9,000 | $6,700 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $4,400 – $9,050 | $6,750 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $4,500 – $9,250 | $6,850 | +3% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $4,350 – $8,900 | $6,650 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 miles | $4,400 – $9,050 | $6,700 | level |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $4,350 – $8,900 | $6,650 | −1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,400 – $9,000 | $6,700 | level |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Sheboygan comes in at #108 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Sheboygan is 0% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,400 – $9,050 | $6,700 | level |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,400 – $9,000 | $6,700 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,350 – $8,900 | $6,650 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,400 – $9,050 | $6,750 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $9,250 | $6,850 | +3% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,650 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Sheboygan's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $4,150 – $8,200 | $6,200 | −8% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $4,100 – $8,150 | $6,150 | −8% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | −5% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $4,500 – $8,950 | $6,700 | +1% |
Climate in Sheboygan: timing your vinyl fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sheboygan (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Sheboygan (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Sheboygan gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 30 | 15 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 52 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
Why two Sheboygan 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.
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Vinyl fence in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Sheboygan?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,400 to $9,000 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,750 to $7,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Sheboygan?
About $29 to $59 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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,750, which is 1% more than Sheboygan ($6,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $6,700. Materials are 74% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Sheboygan?
$5,850 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan is 0% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($6,700 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sheboygan?
The BLS median is $30.17 an hour in the Sheboygan area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.39 to $40.68.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Sheboygan?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,400 to $6,250 and premium work $7,150 to $9,000. 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 Sheboygan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Sheboygan?
$150 to $800, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Sheboygan
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.