Wood fence cost in Oshkosh, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,350 – $8,150
- Per linear ft
- $22 – $53.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #40
- 1 = most expensive
Oshkosh homeowners pay roughly $3,350 to $8,150 to install a wood fence at 150 linear ft, or $22 to $53.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Oshkosh is 8% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $40.59 an hour in the Oshkosh area, 39% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Oshkosh, WI, standard level
$4,800 to $6,750
About $31.50 to $44 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Oshkosh, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,750 | $8,150 | 100% |
Where the Oshkosh 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 $40.59 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Oshkosh is 1.27 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oshkosh metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,800, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.9) and land at $35 to $140.
Cost by quality level and size in Oshkosh
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oshkosh 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
$3,350 to $5,300
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,800 to $6,750
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,250 to $8,150
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,250 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,500 | $4,200 – $5,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,350 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,750 | $6,250 – $8,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,450 – $7,000 | $6,350 – $8,950 | $8,300 – $10,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,650 – $10,500 | $9,550 – $13,300 | $12,400 – $16,200 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Oshkosh is 1.27 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $40.59 an hour, which is 39% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.01 and $41.48 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 69.3 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 $24.65 an hour, 9% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $34.81 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 59.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($41.48 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($29.01) it shrinks by about $540. The total moves by 0.7% or 9.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,750 jobs in the Oshkosh-Neenah area. That makes it the 215th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $29.01 | $40.59 | $41.48 | $29.12 | 1.39 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.00 | $24.65 | $34.81 | $22.66 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
How Oshkosh compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Oshkosh is the priciest of the group. Wausau is the cheapest at $5,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WIthis page | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | −6% |
| Green Bay, WI45 miles | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −8% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −7% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | −13% |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | −6% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −7% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Oshkosh comes in at #40 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Oshkosh is 7% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | −6% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −8% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | −6% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −7% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Oshkosh's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oshkosh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −15% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | level |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | −9% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +4% |
What nearby projects cost in Oshkosh
Because every project leans on different trades, Oshkosh's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs +11% and vinyl fence level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,250 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,850 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,700 | +3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,400 – $16,800 | +11% |
Extras that change the Oshkosh total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Oshkosh by the average of the local wage index (1.27) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.10. 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) | $170 – $880 |
When to schedule wood fence in Oshkosh
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oshkosh (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Oshkosh (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Oshkosh gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 39 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 26 | 10 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 30 | 13 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 61 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 32 | 18 | 1.6 | Cold |
Why two Oshkosh 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.
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Wood fence in Oshkosh: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Oshkosh?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,350 to $8,150 in the Oshkosh area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 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 Oshkosh?
About $22 to $53.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Oshkosh or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,450, which is 6% less than Oshkosh ($5,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oshkosh?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $5,750. Materials are 49% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Oshkosh?
$4,450 to $10,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Oshkosh?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Oshkosh area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oshkosh expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Oshkosh is 7% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($5,350 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Oshkosh?
The BLS median is $40.59 an hour in the Oshkosh area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.01 to $41.48.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Oshkosh?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,300 and premium work $6,250 to $8,150. 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 Oshkosh?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Oshkosh?
$170 to $880, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Oshkosh
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