Wood fence cost in Little Rock, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,650 – $6,700
- Per linear ft
- $17.50 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #279
- 1 = most expensive
Little Rock homeowners pay roughly $2,650 to $6,700 to install a wood fence at 150 linear ft, or $17.50 to $44 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Little Rock is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.10 an hour in the Little Rock area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Little Rock, AR, 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 Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,350 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,650 | $6,700 | 100% |
Where the Little Rock price comes from
Labor is 38% 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 Little Rock the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Little Rock 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 (89.4) and land at $35 to $130.
Is Little Rock cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Little Rock. Texarkana is the lowest at about $4,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −2% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −3% |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Little Rock comes in at #279 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Little Rock is 0% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Little Rock's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | +24% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +11% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +8% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Little Rock 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.
Planning more than one job in Little Rock?
Because every project leans on different trades, Little Rock's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −10% and chain-link fence −15%.
| 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% |
Little Rock: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Little Rock 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 $4,250
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 |
Add-ons priced for Little Rock
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Little Rock 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 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Little Rock is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.10 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.08 and $27.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 30.1 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 $17.88 an hour, 21% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.75 and $20.34 an hour. About 2,790 work in the metro. That is 77.9 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 ($27.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($20.08) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 4.2% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 358,210 jobs in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. That makes it the 72nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.08 | $23.10 | $27.36 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.75 | $17.88 | $20.34 | $22.66 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
When to schedule wood fence in Little Rock
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Little Rock Ap Adams Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Little Rock (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Little Rock gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.6 inches in April). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 51 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 55 | 34 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 5.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 5.1 | Workable |
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Wood fence in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Little Rock?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,650 to $6,700 in the Little Rock area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,850 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Little Rock?
About $17.50 to $44 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 Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,600, which is 2% less than Little Rock ($4,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $4,650. Materials are 60% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Little Rock?
$3,500 to $8,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 0% below 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 Little Rock?
The BLS median is $23.10 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.08 to $27.36.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Little Rock?
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.
+When is the best time to install a wood fence in Little Rock?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Little Rock?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Little Rock
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