Wood fence cost in St. George, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,750 – $7,050
- Per linear ft
- $18 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #220
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the St. George area: $2,750 to $7,050 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 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.63 an hour in the St. George area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in St. George, UT, standard level
$4,050 to $5,750
About $26.50 to $37.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,900 | $2,550 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 100% |
What is behind the St. George number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 40%. Weighted together, St. George wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. George 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 97.3: $40 to $150.
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in St. George
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. George. 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
$2,750 to $4,500
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,050 to $5,750
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,350 to $7,050
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,500 | $4,050 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,050 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,700 – $5,950 | $5,400 – $7,650 | $7,100 – $9,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,500 – $8,900 | $8,050 – $11,400 | $10,600 – $13,900 |
Optional extras in St. George
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for St. George, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) 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 |
Planning more than one job in St. George?
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. George wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and wood deck lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
Who does the work: St. George 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 St. George the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.63 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.45 and $28.36 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 122.7 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 $21.96 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $23.78 an hour. BLS counts 1,500 of them working in the area, 165.7 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 $270 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 5.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. George has 90,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 219th 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% | $19.45 | $22.63 | $28.36 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Wood fence: what moves the price in St. George
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).
Is St. George cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than St. George. Lake Havasu City is the lowest at about $4,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +8% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +4% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +3% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +3% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. George ranks #220 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. George is 3% 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 | +7% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +3% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,100 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +12% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +22% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | +1% |
The best months for wood fence in St. George
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, St George (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 St. George are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
St. George gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and August (1.4 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 128 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 | 54 | 28 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 32 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 39 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 102 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 70 | 1.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 35 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
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Wood fence in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in St. George?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,750 to $7,050 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $5,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in St. George?
About $18 to $46 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 St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,850, which is 1% less than St. George ($4,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,900 out of $4,900. Materials are 59% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in St. George?
$3,700 to $9,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in St. George?
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 St. George area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George is 3% 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 St. George?
The BLS median is $22.63 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.45 to $28.36.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in St. George?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,750 to $4,500 and premium work $5,350 to $7,050. 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 St. George?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. April and May 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 St. George?
$140 to $730, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near St. George
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