Wood fence cost in Killeen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,650 – $6,750
- Per linear ft
- $17.50 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #277
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Killeen area: $2,650 to $6,750 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Killeen, TX, standard level
$3,850 to $5,500
About $25.50 to $36 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $3,850 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Killeen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,350 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,700 | $6,750 | 100% |
Where the Killeen 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 $22.87 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Killeen is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Killeen is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,800 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.1: $35 to $140.
Who does the work: Killeen trade wages
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 Killeen the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.87 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.30 and $28.43 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 17.9 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 $18.12 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.28 and $22.05 an hour. BLS counts 940 of them working in the area, 62.4 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 $260 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Killeen-Temple has 150,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 155th 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% | $21.30 | $22.87 | $28.43 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.28 | $18.12 | $22.05 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Is Killeen cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Killeen. College Station is the lowest at about $4,650 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TXthis page | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | |
| Waco, TX40 miles | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Austin, TX65 miles | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | +4% |
| College Station, TX85 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Dallas, TX125 miles | $2,850 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +9% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | +5% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Killeen ranks #277 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Killeen is 5% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,850 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $7,200 | $5,000 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,550 – $6,500 | $4,550 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,500 – $6,450 | $4,500 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Killeen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | +4% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +11% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | +2% |
Optional extras in Killeen
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Killeen, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $690 |
Related projects, priced for Killeen
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Killeen wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−9%) and chain-link fence lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
Cost by quality level and size in Killeen
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Killeen. 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
$2,650 to $4,250
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$3,850 to $5,500
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,100 to $6,750
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,750 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,250 | $3,850 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,750 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,500 – $5,650 | $5,100 – $7,300 | $6,750 – $8,950 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,200 – $8,450 | $7,650 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 |
The best months for wood fence in Killeen
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Killeen (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Killeen are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Killeen gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 2.2 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 105 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 | 60 | 36 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 54 | 2.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 72 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.4 | Workable |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Killeen
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).
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Wood fence in Killeen: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Killeen?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,650 to $6,750 in the Killeen area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,850 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Killeen?
About $17.50 to $44 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 Killeen or Waco?
Waco is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,650, which is 0% less than Killeen ($4,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Killeen?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $4,700. Materials are 60% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Killeen?
$3,500 to $8,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Killeen?
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 Killeen area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Killeen expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Killeen is 5% below the Texas statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Killeen?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.30 to $28.43.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Killeen?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $4,250 and premium work $5,100 to $6,750. 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 Killeen?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 Killeen?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Killeen
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