Wood fence cost in Jackson, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,700 – $6,900
- Per linear ft
- $17.50 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #250
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Jackson, plan on $2,700 to $6,900 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $17.50 to $45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Jackson, MS, standard level
$3,950 to $5,650
About $26 to $37 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,050 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Jackson, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,450 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,800 | $6,900 | 100% |
Where the Jackson price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.72 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jackson is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,900, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.0) and land at $35 to $130.
Jackson against nearby metros and the rest of Mississippi
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $4,900. Monroe is the cheapest at $4,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MSthis page | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS100 miles | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA115 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA140 miles | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL145 miles | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA145 miles | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | +2% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #250 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Jackson is 0% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +3% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +22% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | +3% |
Why two Jackson 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).
Optional extras in Jackson
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Jackson by the average of the local wage index (0.81) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.89. 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 – $710 |
Jackson labor market for wood fence
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 Jackson is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $25.17 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 24.4 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 $18.20 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.61 and $22.26 an hour. About 2,020 work in the metro. That is 74.6 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 ($25.17 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($20.46) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 1.4% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 270,730 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 96th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.46 | $23.72 | $25.17 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.61 | $18.20 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Climate in Jackson: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jackson Hawkins Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Jackson (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and April (5.3 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 83 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 | 57 | 38 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 41 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 5.3 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Jackson
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$2,700 to $4,350
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$3,950 to $5,650
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,200 to $6,900
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,800 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,800 | $3,500 – $4,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,700 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,650 | $5,200 – $6,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,600 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,500 | $6,900 – $9,150 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,350 – $8,650 | $7,850 – $11,200 | $10,300 – $13,700 |
Related projects, priced for Jackson
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −7% and chain-link fence −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,400 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,600 | −10% |
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Wood fence in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Jackson?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,700 to $6,900 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $5,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Jackson?
About $17.50 to $45 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 Jackson or Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,750, which is 1% less than Jackson ($4,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $4,800. Materials are 60% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Jackson?
$3,600 to $9,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson is 0% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($4,750 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.46 to $25.17.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Jackson?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,700 to $4,350 and premium work $5,200 to $6,900. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and October 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 Jackson?
$130 to $710, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Jackson
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