Wood fence cost in Greenville, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,800 – $7,100
- Per linear ft
- $18.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #199
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Greenville, plan on $2,800 to $7,100 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $18.50 to $46.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.08 an hour in the Greenville area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Greenville, SC, standard level
$4,100 to $5,800
About $27 to $38 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,100 | $5,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 58% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,950 | $2,600 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,950 | $7,100 | 100% |
Why Greenville prices look the way they do
Labor is 40% 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 Greenville the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.3 (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 (93.3) and land at $35 to $140.
How Greenville compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Asheville is the priciest of the group at $5,050. Athens is the cheapest at $4,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | level |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +2% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $2,600 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −5% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −4% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #199 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Greenville is 0% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −3% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −3% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,800 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +1% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $4,100 – $9,950 | $7,050 | +42% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Greenville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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
$2,800 to $4,500
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,100 to $5,800
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,350 to $7,100
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,800 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,800 | $5,350 – $7,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,000 | $5,400 – $7,700 | $7,150 – $9,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,550 – $8,950 | $8,100 – $11,500 | $10,600 – $14,000 |
Greenville 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 Greenville is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.08 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.49 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 30.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.34 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.59 an hour. About 3,250 work in the metro. That is 74.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($21.49) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 5.1% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 434,900 jobs in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer area. That makes it the 58th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.28% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.49 | $24.08 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Greenville bid
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.
Extras that change the Greenville total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greenville by the average of the local wage index (0.87) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.92. 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 – $730 |
Related projects, priced for Greenville
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −5% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
Climate in Greenville: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greenville Dwtn Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greenville (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 54 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 44 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
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Wood fence in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Greenville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,800 to $7,100 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $5,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Greenville?
About $18.50 to $46.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,950, which is 0% less than Greenville ($4,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $4,950. Materials are 58% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Greenville?
$3,700 to $9,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Greenville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Greenville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Greenville is 0% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($4,950 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greenville?
The BLS median is $24.08 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.49 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Greenville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,500 and premium work $5,350 to $7,100. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September and October 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 Greenville?
$140 to $730, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Greenville
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