Wood fence cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,550 – $6,550
- Per linear ft
- $16.50 – $42.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
Texarkana homeowners pay roughly $2,550 to $6,550 to install a wood fence at 150 linear ft, or $16.50 to $42.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Texarkana is 15% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $20.51 an hour in the Texarkana area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$3,750 to $5,350
About $24.50 to $35 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $100 |
| Total | $3,750 | $5,350 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,650 | $2,200 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $2,550 | $4,550 | $6,550 | 100% |
Where the Texarkana 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 $20.51 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Texarkana is 0.73 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Texarkana metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,800, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (84.0) and land at $35 to $130.
Why two Texarkana 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).
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Texarkana is 0.73 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $20.51 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.41 and $23.92 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 15.6 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 $17.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.37 and $19.11 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 78.2 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 ($23.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($17.41) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 3.5% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 57,580 jobs in the Texarkana area. That makes it the 296th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $17.41 | $20.51 | $23.92 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $15.37 | $17.48 | $19.11 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
Optional extras in Texarkana
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Texarkana by the average of the local wage index (0.73) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.83. 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) | $130 – $670 |
When to schedule wood fence in Texarkana
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Texarkana (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Texarkana (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Texarkana gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 4.3 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 82 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 | 33 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 5.2 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Texarkana?
Because every project leans on different trades, Texarkana's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −11% and chain-link fence −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,100 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,950 | −18% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $9,950 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,350 – $12,700 | −16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Texarkana
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Texarkana 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
$2,550 to $4,150
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$3,750 to $5,350
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$4,950 to $6,550
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,700 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,600 | $3,300 – $4,400 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,150 | $3,750 – $5,350 | $4,950 – $6,550 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,350 – $5,500 | $4,950 – $7,100 | $6,550 – $8,650 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,050 – $8,200 | $7,400 – $10,600 | $9,800 – $12,900 |
Is Texarkana cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Little Rock is the priciest of the group at $4,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | +3% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | +2% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $2,600 – $6,650 | $4,600 | +2% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | level |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | +3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | +8% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +18% |
Across 300 US metros, Texarkana comes in at #295 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Texarkana is 7% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,850 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +13% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $7,200 | $5,000 | +10% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | +5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,550 – $6,500 | $4,550 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,500 – $6,450 | $4,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Texarkana's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | +8% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +9% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | +10% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +19% |
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Wood fence in Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Texarkana?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,550 to $6,550 in the Texarkana area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,750 to $5,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Texarkana?
About $16.50 to $42.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,650, which is 3% more than Texarkana ($4,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $4,550. Materials are 62% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Texarkana?
$3,350 to $8,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Texarkana?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Texarkana area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 7% 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 Texarkana?
The BLS median is $20.51 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.41 to $23.92.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Texarkana?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $4,150 and premium work $4,950 to $6,550. 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 Texarkana?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Texarkana?
$130 to $670, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Texarkana
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