Wood fence cost in Yakima, 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
- +4%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #56
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Yakima, WA usually costs $3,200 to $8,000 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $21 to $52.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $240 more. 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 Yakima, WA, standard level
$4,600 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 | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,350 | $3,100 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,600 | $8,000 | 100% |
Where the Yakima 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 $30.43 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Yakima is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yakima 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 95.5: $40 to $140.
Planning more than one job in Yakima?
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yakima wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (+6%) and chain-link fence lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,550 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,400 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,900 – $15,900 | +5% |
Why two Yakima quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Yakima
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 Yakima the blend is 1.04.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.43 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $44.37 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 49.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.47 an hour, which is 4% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.70 an hour. BLS counts 590 of them working in the area, 60.8 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 $650 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 11.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yakima has 97,010 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 208th 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% | $27.61 | $30.43 | $44.37 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Is Yakima cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Yakima. Olympia comes closest at about $5,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $3,250 – $8,200 | $5,700 | +3% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +9% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +6% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +7% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yakima ranks #56 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yakima is 7% 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 | +9% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | level |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,250 – $8,200 | $5,700 | +3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +3% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,600 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −16% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | −14% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −19% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Yakima
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yakima. 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
$3,200 to $5,100
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,600 to $6,550
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,050 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 | $4,600 – $6,550 | $6,050 – $8,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,200 – $6,800 | $6,150 – $8,700 | $8,050 – $10,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,300 – $10,100 | $9,150 – $13,000 | $12,000 – $15,800 |
Extras that change the Yakima total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Yakima, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.04) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $160 – $840 |
Yakima 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, Yakima Air Terminal (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 Yakima are February through June and August through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Yakima gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.4 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 40 | 24 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 50 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 55 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 45 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
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Wood fence in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Yakima?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,200 to $8,000 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,600 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 Yakima?
About $21 to $52.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,700, which is 3% more than Yakima ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
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 Yakima?
$4,200 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Yakima?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Yakima area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 7% 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 Yakima?
The BLS median is $30.43 an hour in the Yakima area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.61 to $44.37.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Yakima?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,100 and premium work $6,050 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 Yakima?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February 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 Yakima?
$160 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Yakima
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