Wood fence cost in Waco, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,650 – $6,700
- Per linear ft
- $17.50 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Waco area: $2,650 to $6,700 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 13% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Waco, TX, standard level
$3,850 to $5,500
About $25 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 | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $3,850 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Waco, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,750 | $2,350 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,650 | $6,700 | 100% |
Where the Waco 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 $22.76 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Waco 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. Waco 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 92.5: $35 to $140.
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Waco
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Waco. 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 $6,700
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 – $6,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,500 – $5,650 | $5,100 – $7,300 | $6,750 – $8,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,200 – $8,450 | $7,650 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 |
Why two Waco 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.
Waco against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $4,600 to $5,100 across Waco and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TXthis page | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | |
| Killeen, TX40 miles | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | level |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | level |
| Dallas, TX90 miles | $2,850 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +9% |
| Austin, TX95 miles | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | +4% |
| Tyler, TX130 miles | $2,600 – $6,650 | $4,600 | −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, Waco ranks #278 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Waco 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 | +2% |
| 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 Waco against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | +21% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,250 – $8,200 | $5,700 | +22% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | +4% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +13% |
The best months for wood fence in Waco
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Waco Rgnl Ap (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 Waco are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Waco gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 59 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 71 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 74 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 67 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 81 | 56 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.9 | Workable |
Optional extras in Waco
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Waco, 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 |
Who does the work: Waco 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 Waco the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.76 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.96 and $25.45 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 32.3 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 $18.08 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.60 and $20.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,220 of them working in the area, 93.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Waco has 129,860 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 168th 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% | $19.96 | $22.76 | $25.45 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.60 | $18.08 | $20.65 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Waco
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Waco 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 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,200 | −13% |
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Wood fence in Waco: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Waco?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,650 to $6,700 in the Waco 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 Waco?
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 Waco or Killeen?
Killeen is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,700, which is 0% more than Waco ($4,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Waco?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,750 out of $4,650. Materials are 60% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Waco?
$3,500 to $8,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Waco?
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 Waco area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Waco expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Waco 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 Waco?
The BLS median is $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.96 to $25.45.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Waco?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $4,250 and premium work $5,100 to $6,700. 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 Waco?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February 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 Waco?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Waco
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