Wood fence cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,600 – $6,650
- Per linear ft
- $17 – $43.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Alexandria area: $2,600 to $6,650 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 13% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$3,850 to $5,450
About $25 to $35.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $3,850 | $5,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,750 | $2,350 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,600 | $4,650 | $6,650 | 100% |
Why Alexandria prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 40%. Weighted together, Alexandria wages are 0.78 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Alexandria is at 93.7 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 85.7: $35 to $130.
Cost by quality level and size in Alexandria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Alexandria. 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 $5,450
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,050 to $6,650
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,750 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,650 | $3,400 – $4,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,250 | $3,850 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,450 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,250 | $6,700 – $8,850 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,200 – $8,400 | $7,600 – $10,800 | $10,000 – $13,200 |
How Alexandria compares
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 $4,650 to $4,900 across Alexandria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $2,600 – $6,650 | $4,650 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,800 | +3% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | +5% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | +2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Alexandria ranks #287 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | +5% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,800 | +3% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $2,850 – $7,300 | $5,100 | +10% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +8% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −1% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $3,050 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +16% |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Alexandria
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).
Planning more than one job in Alexandria?
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Alexandria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−10%) and chain-link fence lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,100 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,100 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,100 | −13% |
The best months for wood fence in Alexandria
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Alexandria (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 Alexandria are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 39 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Workable |
Extras that change the Alexandria total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Alexandria, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.78) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $690 |
Who does the work: Alexandria 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 Alexandria the blend is 0.78.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 30.0 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 $17.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.53 and $21.18 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 101.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Alexandria has 60,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 288th 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% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
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Wood fence in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Alexandria?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,600 to $6,650 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,850 to $5,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Alexandria?
About $17 to $43.50 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 Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,700, which is 1% more than Alexandria ($4,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,750 out of $4,650. Materials are 61% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Alexandria?
$3,450 to $8,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Alexandria?
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 Alexandria area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($4,750 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Alexandria?
The BLS median is $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.58 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Alexandria?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $4,250 and premium work $5,050 to $6,650. 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and September 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 Alexandria?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Alexandria
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