Wood fence cost in Arkansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $2,650 – $6,700
- Per linear ft
- $17.50 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 4
What does it cost to install a wood fence in Arkansas? Plan on $2,650 to $6,700 for 150 linear ft. Wages (0.79x the US blend), materials (price index 93.6) and permit costs (86.9) put the state below the national midpoint by 13%.
Inside Arkansas, the metros we cover range from $4,550 (Fort Smith) to $4,750 (Fayetteville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Arkansas (statewide), standard level
$3,850 to $5,500
About $25.50 to $36 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $3,850 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Arkansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,400 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,650 | $6,700 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Arkansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Arkansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,650 to $4,250
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$3,850 to $5,500
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,100 to $6,700
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,750 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,250 | $3,850 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,500 – $5,650 | $5,100 – $7,300 | $6,750 – $8,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,200 – $8,450 | $7,650 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 |
How Arkansas compares with nearby states
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for wood fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $6,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $4,650, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Arkansas sits at $4,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 220 miles away | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | level |
| Missouri | 230 miles away | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +16% |
| Kansas | 280 miles away | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +8% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +2% |
| Tennessee | 360 miles away | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | +6% |
Optional extras in Arkansas
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Arkansas by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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) | $130 – $690 |
Which Arkansas city is cheapest for wood fence?
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,650, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −2% |
| Fort Smith, AR | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −3% |
Arkansas seasons and wood fence
Season matters for wood fence. For each Arkansas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Fayetteville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Arkansas at 12 months; Jonesboro has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 47 inches a year in Fayetteville to 50 inches in Little Rock.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 31 | 92 | 50 | 10: September through June |
| Fayetteville | 25 | 89 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fort Smith | 30 | 94 | 47 | 10: September through June |
| Jonesboro | 31 | 91 | 49 | 9: September through May |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Arkansas
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.79 for Arkansas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.96 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.93 and $27.65 an hour. BLS counts 4,030 of them working in the state, 30.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.09 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.63 and $21.31 an hour. About 10,650 work in the state. That is 81.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.65 an hour) would add about $220 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.93) would take off about $140. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,303,630 jobs across Arkansas (May 2025), which is 0.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.93 | $22.96 | $27.65 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.63 | $18.09 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Arkansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Arkansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−10%) and chain-link fence lowest (−15%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,100 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Arkansas
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.
Height and permits
Fences over about 6 ft often need a permit and a setback check. Permits run $40-$150.
Slope and soil
Hills, rock, and tree roots slow post digging.
Composite
A composite wood-look privacy fence is $55-$85 per linear foot installed (HomeGuide).
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Wood fence in Arkansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Arkansas?
$2,650 to $6,700 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Arkansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Arkansas is cheapest for wood fence?
Fort Smith at about $4,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Fayetteville at $4,750.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Arkansas than the US average?
It is 13% cheaper: $4,650 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Arkansas?
About 38% ($1,800). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Arkansas?
The BLS statewide median is $22.96 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.93 to $27.65.
+Where does Arkansas rank for wood fence costs?
51st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,650 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Arkansas?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $4,250 and premium work $5,100 to $6,700. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Does the season matter for wood fence in Arkansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Arkansas metros we cover, Fayetteville has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Arkansas?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in Arkansas
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