Wood fence cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,050 – $7,600
- Per linear ft
- $20 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $5,350
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install a wood fence in Vermont? Plan on $3,050 to $7,600 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.03x the US blend), materials (price index 97.3) and permit costs (98.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 0%.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$4,400 to $6,250
About $29 to $41 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,400 | $6,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,400 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,300 | $3,100 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,350 | $7,600 | 100% |
Why two Vermont 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.
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 fence cost by metro in Vermont
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +1% |
Weather windows across Vermont
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Vermont is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Burlington has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 38 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 8: April through November |
Vermont against its neighbors
Vermont ranks 20 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. Vermont sits at $5,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $3,050 – $7,700 | $5,350 | +1% |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $3,000 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −1% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +12% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +4% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,450 | +2% |
Basic, standard or premium: Vermont prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$3,050 to $4,850
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,400 to $6,250
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,800 to $7,600
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,300 | $2,950 – $4,200 | $3,900 – $5,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,050 – $4,850 | $4,400 – $6,250 | $5,800 – $7,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,050 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,300 | $7,700 – $10,100 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,050 – $9,650 | $8,750 – $12,400 | $11,500 – $15,100 |
Wages behind the Vermont number
Vermont's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.03 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.00 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. About 3,080 work in the state. That is 101.4 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 $23.36 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $27.94 an hour. BLS counts 1,430 of them working in the state, 47.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.97 an hour) would add about $45 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.12) would take off about $230. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.49 | $23.36 | $27.94 | $22.66 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Vermont
Each project weights the trades differently, so Vermont's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, chain-link fence is +1% and vinyl fence −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,050 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,200 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
Extras that change the Vermont total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Vermont, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.03) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $800 |
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Wood fence in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Vermont?
$3,050 to $7,600 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for wood fence?
Burlington at about $5,350 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is wood fence cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 0% cheaper: $5,350 against $5,350 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 44% ($2,300). Materials are 55%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $30.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.12 to $30.97.
+Where does Vermont rank for wood fence costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,350 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Vermont?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,850 and premium work $5,800 to $7,600. 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 Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (8 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 Vermont?
$150 to $800, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence by city in Vermont
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