Wood fence cost in Sheboygan, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,100 – $7,650
- Per linear ft
- $20.50 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Sheboygan, WI usually costs $3,100 to $7,650 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $20.50 to $50 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $30.17 an hour in the Sheboygan area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$4,450 to $6,300
About $29.50 to $41 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,450 | $6,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 52% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,500 | $3,300 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,400 | $7,650 | 100% |
Why Sheboygan prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sheboygan is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sheboygan is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,800 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.0: $40 to $140.
Why two Sheboygan 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.
Sheboygan 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, Sheboygan (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Sheboygan are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Sheboygan gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 30 | 15 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 52 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Sheboygan
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 Sheboygan the blend is 1.10.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.17 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.39 and $40.68 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 37.9 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 $27.14 an hour, which is 20% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $31.93 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 51.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $490 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 9.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sheboygan has 60,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 285th 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% | $24.39 | $30.17 | $40.68 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.69 | $27.14 | $31.93 | $22.66 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Extras that change the Sheboygan total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Sheboygan, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.10) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $820 |
How Sheboygan compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $5,300 to $5,750 across Sheboygan and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | +7% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −2% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 miles | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +1% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,350 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sheboygan ranks #90 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sheboygan is 0% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | +7% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $2,500 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −16% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −15% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $2,700 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −10% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $2,850 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Sheboygan
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sheboygan. 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
$3,100 to $4,900
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,450 to $6,300
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,850 to $7,650
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,250 | $3,900 – $5,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,100 – $4,900 | $4,450 – $6,300 | $5,850 – $7,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,100 – $6,550 | $5,950 – $8,350 | $7,750 – $10,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,150 – $9,750 | $8,850 – $12,500 | $11,600 – $15,200 |
What nearby projects cost in Sheboygan
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sheboygan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+6%) and vinyl fence lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,550 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,500 | +2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,100 | −1% |
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Wood fence in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Sheboygan?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,100 to $7,650 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,450 to $6,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Sheboygan?
About $20.50 to $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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,450, which is 1% more than Sheboygan ($5,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $5,400. Materials are 52% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Sheboygan?
$4,100 to $10,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan is 0% 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 Sheboygan?
The BLS median is $30.17 an hour in the Sheboygan area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.39 to $40.68.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Sheboygan?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $4,900 and premium work $5,850 to $7,650. 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 Sheboygan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September and November 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 Sheboygan?
$150 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Sheboygan
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