Wood fence cost in Kansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $2,850 – $7,200
- Per linear ft
- $19 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Kansas, a wood fence costs about $2,850 to $7,200 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 6% below the US figure of $5,350. Carpenters earn a median $27.39 an hour in Kansas (US: $29.12).
Inside Kansas, the metros we cover range from $4,850 (Wichita) to $4,950 (Topeka) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kansas (statewide), standard level
$4,150 to $5,900
About $27.50 to $38.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,250 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,150 | $2,850 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,850 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Kansas
Each project weights the trades differently, so Kansas's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, aluminum fence is −5% and vinyl fence −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,100 – $14,300 | −6% |
Basic, standard or premium: Kansas prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$2,850 to $4,600
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,150 to $5,900
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,450 to $7,200
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,900 | $5,450 – $7,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,800 – $6,100 | $5,550 – $7,850 | $7,250 – $9,550 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,700 – $9,100 | $8,250 – $11,700 | $10,800 – $14,300 |
Why two Kansas quotes can differ
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.
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).
Optional extras in Kansas
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Kansas, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.94) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $750 |
How Kansas compares with nearby states
Kansas ranks 36 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for wood fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $6,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $4,650, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Kansas sits at $5,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 160 miles away | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −7% |
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Missouri | 250 miles away | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +8% |
| Arkansas | 280 miles away | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −7% |
| Iowa | 340 miles away | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | +1% |
Kansas seasons and wood fence
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Kansas is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Every Kansas metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 34 inches a year in Wichita to 37 in Topeka.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 23 | 93 | 34 | 9: February through June and September through December |
| Topeka | 20 | 90 | 37 | 9: February through June and August through November |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Kansas
Kansas's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.94 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.39 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $32.08 an hour. About 5,210 work in the state. That is 36.2 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 $21.56 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.94 and $23.66 an hour. BLS counts 9,990 of them working in the state, 69.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($32.08 an hour) would add about $220 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.99) would take off about $200. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across Kansas (May 2025), which is 0.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.99 | $27.39 | $32.08 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.94 | $21.56 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Kansas metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Wichita, KS | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −4% |
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Wood fence in Kansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Kansas?
$2,850 to $7,200 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kansas is cheapest for wood fence?
Wichita at about $4,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Topeka at $4,950.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Kansas than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $5,050 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kansas?
About 42% ($2,150). Materials are 56%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.94x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Kansas?
The BLS statewide median is $27.39 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.99 to $32.08.
+Where does Kansas rank for wood fence costs?
36th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,050 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Kansas?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $4,600 and premium work $5,450 to $7,200. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Does the season matter for wood fence in Kansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kansas metros we cover, Wichita has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Kansas?
$140 to $750, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in Kansas
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