Wood fence cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,400 – $8,500
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $55.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Jersey, a wood fence costs about $3,400 to $8,500 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 12% above the US figure of $5,350. Carpenters earn a median $30.77 an hour in New Jersey (US: $29.12).
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $5,500 (Atlantic City) to $6,100 (Vineland) 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 New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$4,950 to $7,000
About $32.50 to $45.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $4,950 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 54% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,650 | $3,550 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $3,400 | $5,950 | $8,500 | 100% |
New Jersey metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,950, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $3,550 – $8,650 | $6,100 | +2% |
| Trenton, NJ | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | −1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −8% |
New Jersey versus the states around it
New Jersey ranks 7 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. New Jersey sits at $5,950. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | −13% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +1% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −10% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $3,100 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −8% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | −7% |
Why two New Jersey quotes can differ
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).
Add-ons priced for New Jersey
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.12 for New Jersey, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.18) and goods price index (1.07). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $170 – $900 |
Related projects, priced for New Jersey
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Jersey's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, chain-link fence is +17% and wood deck +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,250 | +17% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $12,900 | +14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,250 – $16,500 | +9% |
When New Jersey weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and New Jersey is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Vineland has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Jersey at 11 months (February through December); Trenton has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 43 inches a year in Vineland to 46 inches in Trenton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 24 | 86 | 46 | 9: March through November |
| Atlantic City | 30 | 80 | 44 | 10: March through December |
| Vineland | 24 | 86 | 43 | 11: February through December |
Basic, standard or premium: New Jersey prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$3,400 to $5,450
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,950 to $7,000
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,450 to $8,500
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,300 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,700 | $4,350 – $5,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,400 – $5,450 | $4,950 – $7,000 | $6,450 – $8,500 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,550 – $7,250 | $6,550 – $9,250 | $8,600 – $11,300 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,800 – $10,800 | $9,800 – $13,800 | $12,800 – $16,900 |
Wages behind the New Jersey number
New Jersey's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.18 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.77 an hour, 6% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.63 and $38.67 an hour. About 14,230 work in the state. That is 33.2 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 $30.80 an hour, which is 36% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $45.44 an hour. BLS counts 23,590 of them working in the state, 55.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.67 an hour) would add about $370 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.63) would take off about $280. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.63 | $30.77 | $38.67 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.46 | $30.80 | $45.44 | $22.66 | 1.36 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
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Wood fence in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in New Jersey?
$3,400 to $8,500 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for wood fence?
Atlantic City at about $5,500 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Vineland at $6,100.
+Is wood fence cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 12% more expensive: $5,950 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 44% ($2,650). Materials are 54%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.18x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $30.77 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.63 to $38.67.
+Where does New Jersey rank for wood fence costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,950 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in New Jersey?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $5,450 and premium work $6,450 to $8,500. 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 New Jersey?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Jersey metros we cover, Vineland has the most comfortable months (11 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 New Jersey?
$170 to $900, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in New Jersey
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