Wood fence cost in Utah
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $2,850 – $7,250
- Per linear ft
- $19 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 5
Across Utah, a wood fence costs about $2,850 to $7,250 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 6% below the US figure of $5,350. Carpenters earn a median $25.17 an hour in Utah (US: $29.12).
Inside Utah, the metros we cover range from $4,900 (St. George) to $5,250 (Salt Lake City) 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 Utah (statewide), standard level
$4,150 to $5,900
About $27.50 to $38.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Utah
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 57% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,050 | $2,750 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,850 | $5,050 | $7,250 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Utah
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Utah wages and prices. Against national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−4%) and wood deck lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $10,900 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,050 – $14,100 | −7% |
Utah labor market for wood fence
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.91 for Utah.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $25.17 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $30.20 an hour. BLS counts 15,220 of them working in the state, 87.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.38 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $26.56 an hour. About 20,950 work in the state. That is 120.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.20 an hour) would add about $230 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.04) would take off about $150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,735,590 jobs across Utah (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.04 | $25.17 | $30.20 | $29.12 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.63 | $22.38 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Utah
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Utah wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,850 to $4,600
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,150 to $5,900
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,500 to $7,250
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $4,000 | $3,700 – $4,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,800 – $6,100 | $5,550 – $7,850 | $7,250 – $9,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,650 – $9,150 | $8,250 – $11,700 | $10,900 – $14,300 |
Utah metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +4% |
| Provo, UT | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | level |
| Logan, UT | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Ogden, UT | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −3% |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Utah
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).
Weather windows across Utah
Season matters for wood fence. For each Utah metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Logan has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Utah at 9 months (March through November); St. George has the shortest at 8 (October through May). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in St. George to 17 inches in Provo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 24 | 94 | 16 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Provo | 24 | 95 | 17 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Ogden | 21 | 91 | 16 | 8: March through June and August through November |
| St. George | 28 | 102 | 9 | 8: October through May |
| Logan | 14 | 89 | 17 | 9: March through November |
Extras that change the Utah total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Utah by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.94. 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 – $750 |
Utah versus the states around it
Utah ranks 33 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. Utah sits at $5,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
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Wood fence in Utah: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Utah?
$2,850 to $7,250 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Utah can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Utah is cheapest for wood fence?
St. George at about $4,900 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Salt Lake City at $5,250.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Utah than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $5,050 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Utah?
About 41% ($2,050). Materials are 57%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Utah?
The BLS statewide median is $25.17 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.04 to $30.20.
+Where does Utah rank for wood fence costs?
33rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,050 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Utah?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $4,600 and premium work $5,500 to $7,250. 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 Utah?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Utah metros we cover, Logan has the most comfortable months (9 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 Utah?
$140 to $750, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in Utah
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