Wood fence cost in Albuquerque, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,900 – $7,300
- Per linear ft
- $19 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #162
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Albuquerque, plan on $2,900 to $7,300 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $19 to $47.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $28.89 an hour in the Albuquerque area, 1% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$4,200 to $5,950
About $27.50 to $39 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,200 | $5,950 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Albuquerque, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 57% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,100 | $2,800 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,900 | $5,100 | $7,300 | 100% |
Where the Albuquerque 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 $28.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albuquerque is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albuquerque metro is 96.1 (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 (95.5) and land at $40 to $140.
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Albuquerque
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albuquerque 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
$2,900 to $4,650
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,200 to $5,950
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,550 to $7,300
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $4,000 | $3,700 – $4,900 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,900 – $4,650 | $4,200 – $5,950 | $5,550 – $7,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,850 – $6,150 | $5,600 – $7,900 | $7,350 – $9,650 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,750 – $9,200 | $8,350 – $11,800 | $11,000 – $14,400 |
Is Albuquerque cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Santa Fe is the priciest of the group at $5,100. El Paso is the cheapest at $4,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | −2% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | level |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $2,550 – $6,500 | $4,550 | −11% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −8% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | −1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Albuquerque comes in at #162 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico figure.
Other New Mexico metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | −2% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Albuquerque's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +6% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +9% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | −4% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +3% |
Add-ons priced for Albuquerque
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Albuquerque by the average of the local wage index (0.94) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.95. 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 – $760 |
Related projects, priced for Albuquerque
Because every project leans on different trades, Albuquerque's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs −4% and chain-link fence −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.89 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $31.48 an hour. BLS counts 1,940 of them working in the area, 47.9 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 $19.44 an hour, 14% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.09 an hour. About 4,140 work in the metro. That is 102.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.48 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($23.21) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 2.4% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 404,700 jobs in the Albuquerque area. That makes it the 62nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.21 | $28.89 | $31.48 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.40 | $19.44 | $23.09 | $22.66 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Climate in Albuquerque: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Albuquerque Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Albuquerque (10 of 12 months). June and July have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albuquerque gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 8 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 48 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 30 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 43 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 67 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 58 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 27 | 0.5 | Workable |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Albuquerque
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.
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Wood fence in Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Albuquerque?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,900 to $7,300 in the Albuquerque area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $5,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Albuquerque?
About $19 to $47.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,100, which is 0% more than Albuquerque ($5,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $5,100. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Albuquerque?
$3,850 to $9,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Albuquerque?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Albuquerque area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($5,050 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $28.89 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $31.48.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Albuquerque?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $4,650 and premium work $5,550 to $7,300. 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 Albuquerque?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through May. January and February 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 Albuquerque?
$140 to $760, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Albuquerque
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