Wood fence cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,150 – $7,950
- Per linear ft
- $21 – $52
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #59
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Eugene, OR usually costs $3,150 to $7,950 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $21 to $52 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $210 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Eugene, OR, standard level
$4,600 to $6,500
About $30 to $42.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 57% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,300 | $3,050 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,550 | $7,950 | 100% |
Why Eugene prices look the way they do
Labor is 41% 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 Eugene the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Eugene is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $3,150 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.6: $40 to $150.
Related projects, priced for Eugene
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Eugene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (+5%) and chain-link fence lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,550 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,350 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,900 | +4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,800 | +4% |
How Eugene compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Eugene. Medford is the lowest at about $5,500 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $3,150 – $7,950 | $5,550 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $3,100 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −1% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +7% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | level |
| Oregon (statewide) | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Eugene ranks #59 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Eugene is 1% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +7% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,100 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | −13% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $2,400 – $6,300 | $4,350 | −22% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $2,900 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −8% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −12% |
Why two Eugene 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).
What local crews earn in Eugene
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Eugene the blend is 1.02.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.09 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.05 an hour. About 710 work in the metro. That is 45.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.85 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.21 and $27.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the area, 64.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $280. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Eugene-Springfield has 157,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 150th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.10 | $30.09 | $35.05 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $20.21 | $22.85 | $27.39 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Optional extras in Eugene
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for Eugene, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $160 – $830 |
Eugene weather and the wood fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Eugene: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Eugene gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.2 inches in December). The station averages about 18 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 35 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 35 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 48 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 52 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 34 | 7.2 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Eugene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Eugene. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$3,150 to $5,100
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,600 to $6,500
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,050 to $7,950
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,400 | $4,050 – $5,350 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,100 | $4,600 – $6,500 | $6,050 – $7,950 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,200 – $6,750 | $6,100 – $8,650 | $8,000 – $10,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,250 – $10,100 | $9,100 – $12,900 | $12,000 – $15,800 |
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Wood fence in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Eugene?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,150 to $7,950 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,600 to $6,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Eugene?
About $21 to $52 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,650, which is 1% more than Eugene ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $5,550. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Eugene?
$4,200 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Eugene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Eugene area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 1% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($5,650 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Eugene?
The BLS median is $30.09 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.05.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Eugene?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $5,100 and premium work $6,050 to $7,950. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Is there a bad season to install a wood fence in Eugene?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Eugene?
$160 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Eugene
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