Wood fence cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,800 – $7,100
- Per linear ft
- $18.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #195
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Ogden, UT usually costs $2,800 to $7,100 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $18.50 to $46.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $390 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.21 an hour in the Ogden area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$4,100 to $5,800
About $27 to $38 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,100 | $5,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 58% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,950 | $2,600 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,950 | $7,100 | 100% |
Where the Ogden 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 $23.21 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Ogden is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 40% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ogden is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,900 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.3: $40 to $150.
Ogden: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ogden. 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
$2,800 to $4,500
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,100 to $5,800
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,400 to $7,100
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,800 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,800 | $5,400 – $7,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,000 | $5,450 – $7,700 | $7,150 – $9,450 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,550 – $8,950 | $8,100 – $11,500 | $10,700 – $14,100 |
Ogden against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
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 $4,950 to $5,250 across Ogden and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +6% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | +4% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ogden ranks #195 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ogden is 2% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +6% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −1% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +18% |
Ogden weather and the wood fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Ogden Hinkley 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 Ogden are March through June and August through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Ogden gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 49 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 | 36 | 21 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 25 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 65 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Ogden
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.
Optional extras in Ogden
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Ogden, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $730 |
Related projects, priced for Ogden
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ogden wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−5%) and wood deck lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Ogden
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 Ogden the blend is 0.87.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.21 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $29.31 an hour. About 2,150 work in the metro. That is 79.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.31 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $26.80 an hour. BLS counts 3,140 of them working in the area, 115.7 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 $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 5.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ogden has 271,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 95th 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% | $21.46 | $23.21 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.74 | $22.31 | $26.80 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Wood fence in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Ogden?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,800 to $7,100 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $5,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Ogden?
About $18.50 to $46.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,950, which is 0% more than Ogden ($4,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $4,950. Materials are 58% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Ogden?
$3,700 to $9,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Ogden?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Ogden area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($5,050 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $23.21 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.46 to $29.31.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Ogden?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,500 and premium work $5,400 to $7,100. 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 Ogden?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. August 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 Ogden?
$140 to $730, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Ogden
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