Wood fence cost in Los Angeles, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,500 – $8,700
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $57
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Los Angeles, CA usually costs $3,500 to $8,700 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $23 to $57 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $770 more. Carpenters earn a median of $36.41 an hour in the Los Angeles area, 25% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Los Angeles, CA, standard level
$5,100 to $7,150
About $33.50 to $47 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $130 |
| Total | $5,100 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Los Angeles, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 52% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,750 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $3,500 | $6,100 | $8,700 | 100% |
Where the Los Angeles price comes from
Labor is 46% 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 Los Angeles the blended ratio comes out at 1.25.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Los Angeles is at 106.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $3,200 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 113.6: $45 to $170.
Wood fence: what moves the price in Los Angeles
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Los Angeles
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Los Angeles. 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
$3,500 to $5,600
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$5,100 to $7,150
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,650 to $8,700
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $3,750 | $3,400 – $4,800 | $4,450 – $5,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,500 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,150 | $6,650 – $8,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,700 – $7,450 | $6,750 – $9,500 | $8,800 – $11,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $7,000 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,200 | $13,200 – $17,300 |
What local crews earn in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles the blend is 1.25.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $36.41 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.59 and $48.37 an hour. About 30,600 work in the metro. That is 48.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.28 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $37.31 an hour. BLS counts 21,730 of them working in the area, 34.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 9.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim has 6,271,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 2nd 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% | $28.59 | $36.41 | $48.37 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.75 | $28.28 | $37.31 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Extras that change the Los Angeles total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.16 for Los Angeles, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.25) and goods price index (1.07). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $170 – $930 |
Los Angeles 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, Culver City (in the city). 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 Los Angeles: 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.
Los Angeles gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (3.5 inches in February). The station averages about 7 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 | 67 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 53 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 57 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 63 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 64 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 62 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 58 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 52 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.5 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Los Angeles
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Los Angeles wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+18%) and vinyl fence lowest (+11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $5,000 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,300 | +18% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $12,800 | +13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,650 – $17,400 | +15% |
Los Angeles against nearby metros and the rest of California
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 $5,800 to $6,100 across Los Angeles and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CAthis page | $3,500 – $8,700 | $6,100 | |
| Oxnard, CA55 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,050 | −1% |
| Bakersfield, CA90 miles | $3,300 – $8,300 | $5,800 | −5% |
| Santa Maria, CA110 miles | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA110 miles | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | −1% |
| Riverside, CA120 miles | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −4% |
| California (statewide) | $3,550 – $8,750 | $6,150 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Los Angeles ranks #11 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Los Angeles is 0% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $3,900 – $9,550 | $6,750 | +10% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | −1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $3,700 – $9,000 | $6,350 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | −1% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $3,250 – $8,200 | $5,700 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Los Angeles against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $3,600 – $8,900 | $6,250 | +2% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $3,600 – $8,900 | $6,250 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,850 – $7,350 | $5,100 | −16% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $7,200 | $5,000 | −18% |
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Wood fence in Los Angeles: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Los Angeles?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,500 to $8,700 in the Los Angeles area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,100 to $7,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Los Angeles?
About $23 to $57 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Los Angeles or Oxnard?
Oxnard is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,050, which is 1% less than Los Angeles ($6,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Los Angeles?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $6,100. Materials are 52% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Los Angeles?
$4,700 to $11,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Los Angeles?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $170 for fees in the Los Angeles area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Los Angeles expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of California?
Los Angeles is 0% below the California statewide estimate ($6,150 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Los Angeles?
The BLS median is $36.41 an hour in the Los Angeles area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.59 to $48.37.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Los Angeles?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $5,600 and premium work $6,650 to $8,700. 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
$170 to $930, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Los Angeles
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