Wood fence cost in Maryland
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,100 – $7,850
- Per linear ft
- $20.50 – $51
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 3
Maryland prices for wood fence: $3,100 to $7,850 for 150 linear ft, or $20.50 to $51 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $30.27 an hour.
Inside Maryland, the metros we cover range from $5,050 (Hagerstown) to $5,450 (Baltimore) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Maryland (statewide), standard level
$4,550 to $6,400
About $29.50 to $42 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,100 | $4,600 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,300 | $3,050 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,500 | $7,850 | 100% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Maryland
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.02 for Maryland.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.27 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.11 and $36.93 an hour. BLS counts 9,770 of them working in the state, 35.4 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 $22.58 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.98 and $26.70 an hour. About 20,920 work in the state. That is 75.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.93 an hour) would add about $310 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.11) would take off about $240. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,763,030 jobs across Maryland (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $25.11 | $30.27 | $36.93 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.98 | $22.58 | $26.70 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Maryland
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Maryland wages and prices. Against national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (+3%) and chain-link fence lowest (+2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,650 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,250 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,700 | +2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,750 – $15,600 | +3% |
Wood fence cost by metro in Maryland
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $3,100 – $7,800 | $5,450 | −1% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | −8% |
Quality levels and sizes in Maryland
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Maryland wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,100 to $5,000
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,550 to $6,400
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,950 to $7,850
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,300 | $4,000 – $5,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,100 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,400 | $5,950 – $7,850 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,150 – $6,650 | $6,000 – $8,500 | $7,900 – $10,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,200 – $9,900 | $9,000 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,500 |
Maryland versus the states around it
Maryland ranks 13 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. Maryland sits at $5,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 miles away | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +3% |
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | −6% |
| Pennsylvania | 70 miles away | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −2% |
| New Jersey | 110 miles away | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +9% |
| Virginia | 150 miles away | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | −5% |
Maryland seasons and wood fence
Season matters for wood fence. For each Maryland metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Lexington Park has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Maryland at 12 months; Hagerstown has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Hagerstown to 45 inches in Lexington Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 30 | 90 | 44 | 10: February through June and August through December |
| Hagerstown | 22 | 86 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Lexington Park | 30 | 87 | 45 | 12: all year |
Add-ons priced for Maryland
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Maryland by the average of the local wage index (1.02) and goods index (1.03), a factor of 1.02. 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) | $150 – $820 |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Maryland
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).
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Wood fence in Maryland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Maryland?
$3,100 to $7,850 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maryland can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maryland is cheapest for wood fence?
Hagerstown at about $5,050 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Baltimore at $5,450.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Maryland than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $5,500 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maryland?
About 42% ($2,300). Materials are 56%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Maryland?
The BLS statewide median is $30.27 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.11 to $36.93.
+Where does Maryland rank for wood fence costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,500 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Maryland?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $5,000 and premium work $5,950 to $7,850. 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 Maryland?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Maryland metros we cover, Lexington Park has the most comfortable months (12 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 Maryland?
$150 to $820, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in Maryland
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