Wood fence cost in Shreveport, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,650 – $6,700
- Per linear ft
- $17.50 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #280
- 1 = most expensive
Shreveport homeowners pay roughly $2,650 to $6,700 to install a wood fence at 150 linear ft, or $17.50 to $44 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Shreveport is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.56 an hour in the Shreveport area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Shreveport, LA, standard level
$3,850 to $5,500
About $25.50 to $36 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $100 |
| Total | $3,850 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Shreveport, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,350 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,650 | $6,700 | 100% |
Why Shreveport 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 $22.56 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Shreveport is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Shreveport metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,800, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (84.8) and land at $35 to $130.
What nearby projects cost in Shreveport
Because every project leans on different trades, Shreveport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −10% and chain-link fence −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,200 | −13% |
Add-ons priced for Shreveport
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Shreveport by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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) | $130 – $690 |
Cost by quality level and size in Shreveport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Shreveport 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
$2,650 to $4,250
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$3,850 to $5,500
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,100 to $6,700
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,750 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,250 | $3,850 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,500 – $5,650 | $5,100 – $7,300 | $6,750 – $8,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,200 – $8,450 | $7,650 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Shreveport is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.56 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.97 and $28.14 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 29.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.50 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $22.95 an hour. About 1,170 work in the metro. That is 71.9 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 ($28.14 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($18.97) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 5.5% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 162,750 jobs in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. That makes it the 146th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $18.97 | $22.56 | $28.14 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.43 | $18.50 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Shreveport against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Shreveport is the priciest of the group. Texarkana is the cheapest at $4,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | |
| Longview, TX55 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −3% |
| Tyler, TX90 miles | $2,600 – $6,650 | $4,600 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA100 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Alexandria, LA105 miles | $2,600 – $6,650 | $4,650 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Shreveport comes in at #280 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Shreveport is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | +4% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,800 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | +1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Shreveport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Shreveport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +11% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | +17% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +8% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $2,900 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +9% |
Why two Shreveport quotes can differ
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).
When to schedule wood fence in Shreveport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Shreveport (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Shreveport (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Shreveport gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 4.3 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 99 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 | 58 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 4.9 | Workable |
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Wood fence in Shreveport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Shreveport?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,650 to $6,700 in the Shreveport area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,850 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Shreveport?
About $17.50 to $44 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 Shreveport or Longview?
Longview is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,650, which is 0% less than Shreveport ($4,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Shreveport?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $4,650. Materials are 60% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Shreveport?
$3,500 to $8,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Shreveport?
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 Shreveport area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Shreveport expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Shreveport is 1% 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 Shreveport?
The BLS median is $22.56 an hour in the Shreveport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.97 to $28.14.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Shreveport?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $4,250 and premium work $5,100 to $6,700. 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 Shreveport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 Shreveport?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Shreveport
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