Wood fence cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,850 – $7,150
- Per linear ft
- $18.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $2,850 to $7,150 to install a wood fence at 150 linear ft, or $18.50 to $46.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is 7% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Springfield area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Springfield, MO, standard level
$4,100 to $5,850
About $27 to $38.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $4,100 | $5,850 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,850 | $4,250 | 57% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,050 | $2,750 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,850 | $5,000 | $7,150 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
Labor is 42% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,850, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.6) and land at $35 to $130.
Wood fence: what moves the price in Springfield
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).
Add-ons priced for Springfield
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Springfield by the average of the local wage index (0.92) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.93. 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) | $140 – $750 |
Springfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$2,850 to $4,550
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,100 to $5,850
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,400 to $7,150
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,950 | $3,650 – $4,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,550 | $4,100 – $5,850 | $5,400 – $7,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,750 – $6,050 | $5,450 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,450 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,600 – $9,050 | $8,200 – $11,600 | $10,700 – $14,100 |
When to schedule wood fence in Springfield
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Springfield Wbo (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Springfield gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 38 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 | 43 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 56 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 27 | 2.6 | Workable |
How Springfield compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jefferson City is the priciest of the group at $5,300. Fayetteville is the cheapest at $4,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −5% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +6% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +5% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +5% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +9% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #185 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Springfield is 8% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $3,400 – $8,400 | $5,900 | +18% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +5% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +5% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | +4% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −3% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +7% |
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 Springfield is 0.92 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 920 of them working in the area, 41.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.26 and $28.96 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 45.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($21.89) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 5.6% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 223,030 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 108th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.89 | $25.00 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.26 | $23.00 | $28.96 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs −5% and wood deck −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
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Wood fence in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,850 to $7,150 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $5,850. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Springfield?
About $18.50 to $46.50 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 Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,950, which is 1% less than Springfield ($5,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,000. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Springfield?
$3,750 to $9,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Missouri?
Springfield is 8% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($5,400 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.89 to $31.04.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $4,550 and premium work $5,400 to $7,150. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and December 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 Springfield?
$140 to $750, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Springfield
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