Wood fence cost in Auburn, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,650 – $6,800
- Per linear ft
- $17.50 – $44.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #271
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Auburn, AL usually costs $2,650 to $6,800 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $17.50 to $44.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $620 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.89 an hour in the Auburn area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Auburn, AL, standard level
$3,900 to $5,550
About $25.50 to $36.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $3,900 | $5,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Auburn, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,750 | $2,350 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,750 | $6,800 | 100% |
Where the Auburn price comes from
Labor is 37% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Auburn the blended ratio comes out at 0.78.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Auburn is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,900 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.9: $35 to $130.
Cost by quality level and size in Auburn
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Auburn. 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
$2,650 to $4,300
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$3,900 to $5,550
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,150 to $6,800
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,800 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,300 | $3,900 – $5,550 | $5,150 – $6,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,500 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,400 | $6,800 – $9,050 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,250 – $8,550 | $7,750 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,500 |
What local crews earn in Auburn
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 Auburn the blend is 0.78.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.89 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $26.50 an hour. About 200 work in the metro. That is 27.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $17.36 an hour, which is 23% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $13.70 and $21.30 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 92.1 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 $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Auburn-Opelika has 72,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 252nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.02 | $22.89 | $26.50 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $13.70 | $17.36 | $21.30 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Auburn
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.87 for Auburn, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.78) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $700 |
Auburn against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Birmingham is the priciest of the group at $4,850. Albany is the cheapest at $4,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ALthis page | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | |
| Columbus, GA40 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL50 miles | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | level |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $2,500 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −4% |
| Birmingham, AL100 miles | $2,700 – $6,950 | $4,850 | +2% |
| Albany, GA100 miles | $2,500 – $6,500 | $4,500 | −5% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Auburn ranks #271 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Auburn is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,700 – $6,950 | $4,850 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Auburn against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +10% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +8% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $3,950 – $9,650 | $6,800 | +44% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +10% |
Auburn weather and the wood fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Auburn No.2 (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Auburn: 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.
Auburn gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, June and December (5.7 inches in March). The station averages about 49 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 | 56 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 68 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 38 | 5.6 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Auburn bid
Composite
A composite wood-look privacy fence is $55-$85 per linear foot installed (HomeGuide).
Wood species
A 6-ft privacy fence is $25-$50 per linear foot installed; an 8-ft one goes up to $75. Tropical hardwood privacy fences run $35-$55 (HomeGuide).
Style
Split-rail and picket styles are cheaper to build than privacy fence, which uses more boards and takes more labor.
Related projects, priced for Auburn
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Auburn wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−8%) and chain-link fence lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
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Wood fence in Auburn: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Auburn?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,650 to $6,800 in the Auburn area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,900 to $5,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Auburn?
About $17.50 to $44.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Auburn or Columbus?
Columbus is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,650, which is 1% less than Auburn ($4,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Auburn?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $1,750 out of $4,750. Materials are 61% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Auburn?
$3,500 to $9,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Auburn?
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 Auburn area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Auburn expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Alabama?
Auburn is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($4,750 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Auburn?
The BLS median is $22.89 an hour in the Auburn area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.02 to $26.50.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Auburn?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $4,300 and premium work $5,150 to $6,800. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Is there a bad season to install a wood fence in Auburn?
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 Auburn?
$130 to $700, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Auburn
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 Wood Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost? (2026) (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