Wood fence cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,300 – $8,200
- Per linear ft
- $21.50 – $53.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Bremerton, WA usually costs $3,300 to $8,200 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $21.50 to $53.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $400 more. Carpenters earn a median of $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$4,750 to $6,750
About $31 to $44 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,750 | $6,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,500 | $3,300 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,750 | $8,200 | 100% |
Where the Bremerton price comes from
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bremerton the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bremerton is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $3,150 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.6: $40 to $160.
Is Bremerton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Bremerton. Yakima is the lowest at about $5,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +6% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +4% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bremerton ranks #41 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bremerton is 4% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +6% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,250 – $8,200 | $5,700 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | level |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +4% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −14% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −14% |
Extras that change the Bremerton total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.08 for Bremerton, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.11) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $160 – $860 |
Bremerton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bremerton. 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
$3,300 to $5,250
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,750 to $6,750
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,250 to $8,200
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,200 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,550 | $4,200 – $5,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,300 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,750 | $6,250 – $8,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,350 – $6,950 | $6,300 – $8,950 | $8,300 – $10,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,500 – $10,400 | $9,450 – $13,300 | $12,400 – $16,300 |
Bremerton 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, Bremerton (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bremerton: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Bremerton gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (9.9 inches in December). The station averages about 4 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 | 47 | 36 | 9.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 38 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 51 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 55 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 39 | 8.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 35 | 9.9 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Bremerton
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bremerton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+10%) and vinyl fence lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,750 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,050 – $16,200 | +7% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bremerton bid
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).
What local crews earn in Bremerton
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 Bremerton the blend is 1.11.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $31.25 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $42.18 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 100.3 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 $26.30 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $31.03 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 66.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 8.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard has 93,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 216th 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% | $28.92 | $31.25 | $42.18 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.39 | $26.30 | $31.03 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
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Wood fence in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Bremerton?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,300 to $8,200 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 to $6,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Bremerton?
About $21.50 to $53.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,050, which is 6% more than Bremerton ($5,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $5,750. Materials are 55% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Bremerton?
$4,350 to $10,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 4% below the Washington statewide estimate ($6,000 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.92 to $42.18.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Bremerton?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $5,250 and premium work $6,250 to $8,200. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Is there a bad season to install a wood fence in Bremerton?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Bremerton?
$160 to $860, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Bremerton
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