Wood fence cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $2,750 – $7,050
- Per linear ft
- $18 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 21
Across Texas, a wood fence costs about $2,750 to $7,050 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% below the US figure of $5,350. Carpenters earn a median $23.51 an hour in Texas (US: $29.12).
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $4,350 (Brownsville) to $5,100 (Dallas) 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 Texas (statewide), standard level
$4,050 to $5,750
About $26.50 to $37.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,950 | $4,400 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,850 | $2,500 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 100% |
Wood fence cost by metro in Texas
4 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 17%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $2,850 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +4% |
| Beaumont, TX | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +3% |
| Midland, TX | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Houston, TX | $2,800 – $7,200 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Austin, TX | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Odessa, TX | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | −2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −3% |
| Amarillo, TX | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −4% |
| Killeen, TX | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −5% |
| Waco, TX | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −5% |
| College Station, TX | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −5% |
| Tyler, TX | $2,600 – $6,650 | $4,600 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −6% |
| Lubbock, TX | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −7% |
| Texarkana, TX | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | $2,550 – $6,500 | $4,550 | −8% |
| McAllen, TX | $2,500 – $6,450 | $4,500 | −9% |
| Laredo, TX | $2,500 – $6,450 | $4,450 | −9% |
| Brownsville, TX | $2,400 – $6,300 | $4,350 | −11% |
Related projects, priced for Texas
Each project weights the trades differently, so Texas's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, vinyl fence is −5% and chain-link fence −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,450 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,700 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
Add-ons priced for Texas
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Texas, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.83) and goods price index (0.98). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $720 |
Texas labor market for wood fence
Texas'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 0.83 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.51 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. About 33,540 work in the state. That is 23.8 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 $19.53 an hour, which is 14% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 123,250 of them working in the state, 87.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.78 an hour) would add about $200 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.48) would take off about $95. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.66 | $19.53 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Texas 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
$2,750 to $4,450
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,050 to $5,750
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,350 to $7,050
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,050 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,650 – $5,950 | $5,350 – $7,650 | $7,050 – $9,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,450 – $8,850 | $8,000 – $11,400 | $10,600 – $13,900 |
Why two Texas 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).
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 44 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. Texas sits at $4,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −4% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −3% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −5% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −3% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | +3% |
When Texas weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Texas 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.
Texarkana has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 10 months (September through June); Laredo has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 8: October through May |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 9: September through May |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 9: September through May |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 9: September through May |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 9: September through May |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 9: September through May |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 10: September through June |
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Wood fence in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Texas?
$2,750 to $7,050 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for wood fence?
Brownsville at about $4,350 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Dallas at $5,100.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $4,900 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 38% ($1,850). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $23.51 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $27.78.
+Where does Texas rank for wood fence costs?
44th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,900 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Texas?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,750 to $4,450 and premium work $5,350 to $7,050. 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 Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Texarkana has the most comfortable months (10 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 Texas?
$140 to $720, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in Texas
- Dallas, TX$5,100 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$5,050 midpoint
- Midland, TX$5,000 midpoint
- Houston, TX$5,000 midpoint
- Austin, TX$4,850 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$4,800 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$4,750 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$4,750 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$4,700 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$4,700 midpoint
- Waco, TX$4,650 midpoint
- College Station, TX$4,650 midpoint
- Longview, TX$4,650 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$4,600 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$4,600 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$4,600 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$4,550 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$4,550 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$4,500 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$4,450 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$4,350 midpoint
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