Wood fence cost in Honolulu, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $9,950
- Per linear ft
- $27 – $65.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +32%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #1
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Honolulu, plan on $4,100 to $9,950 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $27 to $65.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 32% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $45.34 an hour in the Honolulu area, 56% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Honolulu, HI, standard level
$5,850 to $8,200
About $38.50 to $54 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,700 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $5,850 | $8,200 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Honolulu, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $3,350 | $5,000 | 48% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 1% |
| Total | $4,100 | $7,050 | $9,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Honolulu number
Labor is 51% 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 Honolulu the blended ratio comes out at 1.60.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Honolulu metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $3,350, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (111.0) and land at $45 to $170.
Related projects, priced for Honolulu
Because every project leans on different trades, Honolulu's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs +42% and vinyl fence +22%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $5,450 – $11,300 | +22% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $2,000 – $8,900 | +42% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $14,500 | +28% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $9,950 – $19,900 | +32% |
Honolulu 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 Honolulu is 1.60 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $45.34 an hour, which is 56% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $33.49 and $55.04 an hour. BLS counts 3,120 of them working in the area, 69.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $37.48 an hour, 65% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $41.41 an hour. About 3,040 work in the metro. That is 68.1 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 ($55.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $450. At the 25th percentile ($33.49) it shrinks by about $550. The total moves by 6.4% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 446,380 jobs in the Urban Honolulu area. That makes it the 56th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.29% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $33.49 | $45.34 | $55.04 | $29.12 | 1.56 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $24.21 | $37.48 | $41.41 | $22.66 | 1.65 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.60 | |||||
Is Honolulu 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 $6,100 to $7,050 across Honolulu and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HIthis page | $4,100 – $9,950 | $7,050 | |
| Kahului, HI110 miles | $3,950 – $9,650 | $6,800 | −3% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2395 miles | $3,600 – $8,800 | $6,200 | −12% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2415 miles | $3,500 – $8,700 | $6,100 | −13% |
| San Francisco, CA2415 miles | $3,900 – $9,550 | $6,750 | −4% |
| Napa, CA2425 miles | $3,600 – $8,800 | $6,200 | −12% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $3,950 – $9,700 | $6,800 | −3% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −24% |
Across 300 US metros, Honolulu comes in at #1 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Honolulu is 3% above the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $3,950 – $9,650 | $6,800 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Honolulu's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Honolulu against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $3,100 – $7,800 | $5,450 | −23% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −32% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −32% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −30% |
Climate in Honolulu: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Honolulu Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Honolulu: 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.
Honolulu gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, November and December (2.4 inches in March). The station averages about 32 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 | 81 | 67 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 81 | 67 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 68 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 72 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 74 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 75 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 76 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 88 | 75 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 87 | 74 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 84 | 72 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 82 | 69 | 2.2 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Honolulu bid
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.
Honolulu: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Honolulu 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
$4,100 to $6,450
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$5,850 to $8,200
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$7,650 to $9,950
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,500 | $5,150 – $6,700 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,100 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,200 | $7,650 – $9,950 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,450 – $8,600 | $7,800 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,200 – $12,800 | $11,700 – $16,300 | $15,100 – $19,800 |
Optional extras in Honolulu
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Honolulu by the average of the local wage index (1.60) and goods index (1.12), a factor of 1.36. 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) | $200 – $1,100 |
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Wood fence in Honolulu: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Honolulu?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $9,950 in the Honolulu area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,850 to $8,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Honolulu?
About $27 to $65.50 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 Honolulu or Kahului?
Kahului is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,800, which is 3% less than Honolulu ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Honolulu?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $7,050. Materials are 48% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Honolulu?
$5,450 to $13,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Honolulu?
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 Honolulu area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Honolulu expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Honolulu is 3% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($6,800 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Honolulu?
The BLS median is $45.34 an hour in the Honolulu area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $33.49 to $55.04.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Honolulu?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $6,450 and premium work $7,650 to $9,950. 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 Honolulu?
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 Honolulu?
$200 to $1,100, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Honolulu
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