Wood fence cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,950 – $7,400
- Per linear ft
- $19.50 – $48.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #136
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Phoenix, AZ usually costs $2,950 to $7,400 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $19.50 to $48.50 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.0).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$4,300 to $6,100
About $28 to $39.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,100 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,850 | $4,300 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,250 | $3,000 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,950 | $5,200 | $7,400 | 100% |
Where the Phoenix price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Phoenix is 1.00 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Phoenix is at 95.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,850 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $40 to $150.
What local crews earn in Phoenix
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 Phoenix the blend is 1.00.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.30 an hour. About 12,710 work in the metro. That is 53.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.79 and $24.90 an hour. BLS counts 29,230 of them working in the area, 123.0 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 $290 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 5.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has 2,375,760 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 11th 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% | $23.36 | $29.00 | $35.30 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.79 | $22.56 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Extras that change the Phoenix total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.97 for Phoenix, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.00) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $780 |
Phoenix against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Phoenix. Yuma is the lowest at about $4,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −5% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −6% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | −1% |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +14% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Phoenix ranks #136 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −5% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −6% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $3,450 – $8,500 | $6,000 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $3,900 – $9,550 | $6,750 | +30% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $2,950 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +1% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +17% |
Phoenix 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, Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap (10 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 Phoenix are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Phoenix gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 159 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 | 65 | 44 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 46 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 75 | 51 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 57 | 0.3 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 102 | 73 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 81 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 103 | 81 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 98 | 75 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 74 | 51 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Phoenix
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Phoenix wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (−2%) and aluminum fence lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,050 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,350 – $14,700 | −3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Phoenix
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Phoenix. 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
$2,950 to $4,750
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,300 to $6,100
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,650 to $7,400
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,000 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,100 | $3,800 – $5,000 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,950 – $4,750 | $4,300 – $6,100 | $5,650 – $7,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,950 – $6,300 | $5,700 – $8,050 | $7,500 – $9,850 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,900 – $9,400 | $8,500 – $12,000 | $11,200 – $14,700 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Phoenix 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.
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Wood fence in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Phoenix?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,950 to $7,400 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $6,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Phoenix?
About $19.50 to $48.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,950, which is 5% less than Phoenix ($5,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $5,200. Materials are 55% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Phoenix?
$3,950 to $9,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($5,150 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $29.00 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.36 to $35.30.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Phoenix?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $4,750 and premium work $5,650 to $7,400. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+When is the best time to install a wood fence in Phoenix?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April and October 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 Phoenix?
$150 to $780, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Phoenix
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