Wood fence cost in Oregon
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,200 – $8,050
- Per linear ft
- $21 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 5
What does it cost to install a wood fence in Oregon? Plan on $3,200 to $8,050 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.05x the US blend), materials (price index 105.3) and permit costs (103.4) put the state above the national midpoint by 5%.
Inside Oregon, the metros we cover range from $5,500 (Medford) to $5,950 (Portland) 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 Oregon (statewide), standard level
$4,650 to $6,600
About $30.50 to $43 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,650 | $6,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Oregon
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,350 | $3,150 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,650 | $8,050 | 100% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Oregon
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 1.05 for Oregon.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.23 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.26 and $44.89 an hour. BLS counts 15,110 of them working in the state, 76.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.45 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.91 an hour. About 12,620 work in the state. That is 64.2 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 ($44.89 an hour) would add about $680 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.26) 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 1,967,130 jobs across Oregon (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.26 | $30.23 | $44.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.65 | $24.45 | $29.91 | $22.66 | 1.08 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Oregon versus the states around it
Oregon ranks 11 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. Oregon sits at $5,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 170 miles away | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +6% |
| Idaho | 350 miles away | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | −11% |
| Montana | 550 miles away | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −7% |
| Utah | 600 miles away | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | −10% |
| Nevada | 660 miles away | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,300 | −6% |
Weather windows across Oregon
Season matters for wood fence. For each Oregon metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Portland has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Oregon at 12 months; Medford has the shortest at 10 (September through June). Rainfall runs from 11 inches a year in Bend to 41 inches in Eugene.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 36 | 82 | 37 | 12: all year |
| Salem | 36 | 84 | 40 | 12: all year |
| Eugene | 35 | 84 | 41 | 12: all year |
| Bend | 25 | 84 | 11 | 10: February through November |
| Medford | 33 | 92 | 18 | 10: September through June |
Wood fence cost by metro in Oregon
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,650, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +5% |
| Bend, OR | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | level |
| Salem, OR | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | level |
| Eugene, OR | $3,150 – $7,950 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Medford, OR | $3,100 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −3% |
If you are planning more than one job in Oregon
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oregon wages and prices. Against national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (+6%) and wood deck lowest (+5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,500 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $15,900 | +5% |
Add-ons priced for Oregon
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Oregon by the average of the local wage index (1.05) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.05. 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) | $160 – $840 |
Quality levels and sizes in Oregon
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oregon wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,200 to $5,150
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,650 to $6,600
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,100 to $8,050
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,150 – $3,450 | $3,150 – $4,450 | $4,100 – $5,400 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,600 | $6,100 – $8,050 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,250 – $6,850 | $6,200 – $8,750 | $8,100 – $10,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,350 – $10,200 | $9,250 – $13,100 | $12,100 – $16,000 |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Oregon
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 Oregon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Oregon?
$3,200 to $8,050 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oregon can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oregon is cheapest for wood fence?
Medford at about $5,500 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Portland at $5,950.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Oregon than the US average?
It is 5% more expensive: $5,650 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oregon?
About 42% ($2,350). Materials are 56%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Oregon?
The BLS statewide median is $30.23 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.26 to $44.89.
+Where does Oregon rank for wood fence costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,650 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Oregon?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,150 and premium work $6,100 to $8,050. 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 Oregon?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Oregon metros we cover, Portland 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 Oregon?
$160 to $840, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in Oregon
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