Wood fence cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,350 – $8,200
- Per linear ft
- $22 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #38
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Springfield area: $3,350 to $8,200 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, 27% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Springfield, IL, standard level
$4,800 to $6,750
About $31.50 to $44.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,900 | $3,850 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,800 | $8,200 | 100% |
Why Springfield prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $37.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.28 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,800 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $35 to $140.
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Springfield
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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
$3,350 to $5,300
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,800 to $6,750
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,250 to $8,200
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,250 – $3,550 | $3,250 – $4,550 | $4,200 – $5,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,350 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,750 | $6,250 – $8,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,500 – $7,050 | $6,400 – $8,950 | $8,350 – $10,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,700 – $10,500 | $9,550 – $13,400 | $12,400 – $16,300 |
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Springfield. Davenport is the lowest at about $5,300 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,800 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,800 | level |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,550 | −4% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $3,400 – $8,400 | $5,900 | +2% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −8% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $3,550 – $8,700 | $6,150 | +6% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #38 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 6% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $3,600 – $8,900 | $6,250 | +8% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,800 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,650 | −3% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,550 | −4% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,800 | −17% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $3,500 – $8,700 | $6,100 | +6% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $3,000 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −9% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −19% |
The best months for wood fence in Springfield
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Springfield #2 (5 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 Springfield are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Springfield gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 36 | 19 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 22 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+15%) and vinyl fence lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,350 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $7,200 | +15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $12,100 | +7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,200 – $16,400 | +9% |
Add-ons priced for Springfield
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.11 for Springfield, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.28) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $170 – $890 |
Who does the work: Springfield trade wages
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 Springfield the blend is 1.28.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $37.01 an hour, 27% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $39.67 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 28.8 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 $29.52 an hour, which is 30% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $35.79 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 50.6 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 $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $490. That is a swing of roughly 8.4% to 2.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 100,810 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 203rd 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% | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.56 | $29.52 | $35.79 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Springfield bid
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).
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Wood fence in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,350 to $8,200 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $6,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Springfield?
About $22 to $54 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 Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,750, which is 1% less than Springfield ($5,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $5,800. Materials are 49% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Springfield?
$4,500 to $10,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 6% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($6,150 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.51 to $39.67.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,300 and premium work $6,250 to $8,200. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Springfield?
$170 to $890, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Springfield
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