Wood fence cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,800 – $7,050
- Per linear ft
- $18.50 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #209
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Topeka, KS usually costs $2,800 to $7,050 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $18.50 to $46 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $420 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.62 an hour in the Topeka area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Topeka, KS, standard level
$4,050 to $5,800
About $26.50 to $38 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Topeka, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,250 | 57% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,000 | $2,700 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,950 | $7,050 | 100% |
What is behind the Topeka number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 40%. Weighted together, Topeka wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Topeka is at 94.0 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 88.8: $35 to $130.
Why two Topeka quotes can differ
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).
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).
Topeka 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, Topeka Muni Ap (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 Topeka are February through June and August through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Topeka gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 50 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 | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Topeka
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 Topeka the blend is 0.90.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.62 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $29.63 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 31.1 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 $22.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.78 and $23.66 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 70.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Topeka has 115,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 188th 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% | $22.76 | $24.62 | $29.63 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.78 | $22.15 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Topeka
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Topeka. 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
$2,800 to $4,500
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,050 to $5,800
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,350 to $7,050
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,800 – $4,500 | $4,050 – $5,800 | $5,350 – $7,050 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,700 – $5,950 | $5,400 – $7,650 | $7,100 – $9,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,550 – $8,900 | $8,100 – $11,500 | $10,600 – $14,000 |
Related projects, priced for Topeka
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Topeka wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−6%) and wood deck lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,550 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
Add-ons priced for Topeka
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Topeka, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.90) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $740 |
Is Topeka cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Topeka. Wichita is the lowest at about $4,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,950 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +7% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −2% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | level |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | level |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Topeka ranks #209 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Topeka is 2% below the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −5% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $2,600 – $6,650 | $4,600 | −7% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −6% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | +4% |
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Wood fence in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Topeka?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,800 to $7,050 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $5,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Topeka?
About $18.50 to $46 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 Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,250, which is 7% more than Topeka ($4,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $4,950. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Topeka?
$3,700 to $9,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Topeka?
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 Topeka area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 2% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($5,050 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $24.62 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.76 to $29.63.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Topeka?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,500 and premium work $5,350 to $7,050. 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 Topeka?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February and November 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 Topeka?
$140 to $740, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Topeka
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