Wood fence cost in Fayetteville, AR
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
- −11%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #268
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Fayetteville, plan on $2,650 to $6,800 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $17.50 to $44.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$3,900 to $5,550
About $25.50 to $36.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $3,900 | $5,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,850 | $2,450 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,750 | $6,800 | 100% |
Where the Fayetteville 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 $23.59 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Fayetteville is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,800, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.4) and land at $35 to $140.
Cost by quality level and size in Fayetteville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$2,650 to $4,350
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 | $2,650 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,350 | $3,900 – $5,550 | $5,150 – $6,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,550 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,400 | $6,850 – $9,050 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,300 – $8,550 | $7,750 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,500 |
Fayetteville labor market for wood 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 Fayetteville is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 41.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.93 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 79.6 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 ($28.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($21.44) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 4.6% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,180 jobs in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area. That makes it the 93rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Fayetteville
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Fayetteville by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.88. 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 – $700 |
Is Fayetteville cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $4,550 to $5,000 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +4% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +5% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #268 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −4% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +13% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +19% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +4% |
Why two Fayetteville quotes can differ
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).
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).
What nearby projects cost in Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −9% and chain-link fence −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
Climate in Fayetteville: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: 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.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
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Wood fence in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Fayetteville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,650 to $6,800 in the Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
About $17.50 to $44.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,550, which is 4% less than Fayetteville ($4,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $4,750. Materials are 59% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$3,550 to $9,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($4,650 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Fayetteville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $4,350 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 Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville?
$130 to $700, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Fayetteville
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