Wood fence cost in Spokane, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,200 – $8,000
- Per linear ft
- $21 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #54
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Spokane, plan on $3,200 to $8,000 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $21 to $52.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.0).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Spokane, WA, standard level
$4,650 to $6,550
About $30.50 to $43 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,650 | $6,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Spokane, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,350 | $3,150 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,600 | $8,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Spokane number
Labor is 42% 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 Spokane the blended ratio comes out at 1.05.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Spokane metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $3,150, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.3) and land at $40 to $150.
Spokane labor market for wood fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Spokane is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.76 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.92 and $36.43 an hour. BLS counts 2,020 of them working in the area, 79.0 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 $24.53 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.24 and $31.37 an hour. About 1,700 work in the metro. That is 66.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($27.92) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 5.5% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 255,820 jobs in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area. That makes it the 101st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $27.92 | $29.76 | $36.43 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.24 | $24.53 | $31.37 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Climate in Spokane: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Spokane Felts Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Spokane (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
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.
Spokane gets about 17 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.2 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 29 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 26 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 27 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 37 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 44 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 50 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 56 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 47 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 38 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 31 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 26 | 2.2 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Spokane
Because every project leans on different trades, Spokane's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs +6% and wood deck +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,600 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,500 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,800 | +4% |
Add-ons priced for Spokane
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Spokane by the average of the local wage index (1.05) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.05. 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) | $160 – $840 |
Why two Spokane quotes can differ
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).
Style
Split-rail and picket styles are cheaper to build than privacy fence, which uses more boards and takes more labor.
Spokane: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Spokane wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,200 to $5,100
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,650 to $6,550
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,100 to $8,000
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,150 – $3,450 | $3,100 – $4,400 | $4,100 – $5,400 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,100 | $4,650 – $6,550 | $6,100 – $8,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,250 – $6,800 | $6,150 – $8,700 | $8,100 – $10,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,350 – $10,100 | $9,200 – $13,000 | $12,100 – $15,900 |
Is Spokane cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $6,050. Missoula is the cheapest at $5,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WAthis page | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID55 miles | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | −7% |
| Kennewick, WA140 miles | $3,250 – $8,200 | $5,700 | +2% |
| Missoula, MT175 miles | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | −7% |
| Yakima, WA185 miles | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | level |
| Seattle, WA200 miles | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +8% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +7% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Spokane comes in at #54 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Spokane is 6% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +8% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,250 – $8,200 | $5,700 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | level |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +3% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Spokane's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spokane against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −15% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $3,050 – $7,700 | $5,350 | −4% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | −15% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $3,000 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −6% |
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Wood fence in Spokane: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Spokane?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,200 to $8,000 in the Spokane area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,650 to $6,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Spokane?
About $21 to $52.50 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 Spokane or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,200, which is 7% less than Spokane ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spokane?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $5,600. Materials are 56% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Spokane?
$4,250 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Spokane?
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 Spokane area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spokane expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Spokane is 6% 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 Spokane?
The BLS median is $29.76 an hour in the Spokane area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.92 to $36.43.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Spokane?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,100 and premium work $6,100 to $8,000. 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 Spokane?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July and August 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 Spokane?
$160 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Spokane
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