Wood fence cost in Macon, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,600 – $6,700
- Per linear ft
- $17 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Macon, GA usually costs $2,600 to $6,700 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $17 to $44 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $680 less. Carpenters earn a median of $20.03 an hour in the Macon area, 31% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Macon, GA, standard level
$3,850 to $5,500
About $25 to $36 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $1,900 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $3,850 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,700 | $2,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,600 | $4,650 | $6,700 | 100% |
Why Macon prices look the way they do
Labor is 36% 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 Macon the blended ratio comes out at 0.75.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Macon is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,900 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.5: $35 to $130.
Macon 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, Macon Middle Ga Rgnl 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 Macon are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Macon gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and December (4.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 85 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 | 59 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 60 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 68 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
Macon: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Macon. 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
$2,600 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 – $4,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,250 | $3,850 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,450 – $5,650 | $5,100 – $7,300 | $6,750 – $8,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,200 – $8,450 | $7,600 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 |
What nearby projects cost in Macon
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Macon wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−8%) and chain-link fence lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,350 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,450 – $13,000 | −14% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Macon bid
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.
Extras that change the Macon total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Macon, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.75) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $690 |
How Macon compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group at $5,050. Albany is the cheapest at $4,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +8% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $2,600 – $6,750 | $4,700 | level |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $2,500 – $6,500 | $4,500 | −3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | +5% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Macon ranks #283 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Macon is 5% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +8% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,600 – $6,750 | $4,700 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −3% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | +23% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,600 – $6,750 | $4,700 | level |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +12% |
What local crews earn in Macon
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 Macon the blend is 0.75.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $20.03 an hour, 31% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.47 and $27.05 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 7.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $19.23 an hour, which is 15% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.05 and $20.66 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 44.2 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 $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $170. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Macon-Bibb County has 95,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 211th 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% | $16.47 | $20.03 | $27.05 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.05 | $19.23 | $20.66 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
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Wood fence in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Macon?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,600 to $6,700 in the Macon 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 Macon?
About $17 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 Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,750, which is 2% more than Macon ($4,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $4,650. Materials are 62% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Macon?
$3,450 to $8,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Macon?
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 Macon area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon is 5% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Macon?
The BLS median is $20.03 an hour in the Macon area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.47 to $27.05.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Macon?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,600 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 Macon?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May 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 Macon?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Macon
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