Fence Installation Costs in 2026
Average cost: $1,500 – $10,000 — based on BLS hourly wage data for Fence Erectors (47-4031).
National Average $4,000
Low End $1,500
High End $10,000
BLS Median Wage $20.63/hr
Fence installation costs $15-$50 per linear foot depending on material. A standard 150 linear foot privacy fence costs $2,500-$7,500. Wood is most popular ($15-$30/ft), while vinyl ($20-$40/ft) and aluminum ($25-$50/ft) offer lower maintenance.
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Fence Installation Costs by State
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Alabama $4,938 Alaska $7,901 Arizona $2,550 Arkansas $4,428 California $2,720 Colorado $2,640 Connecticut $7,129 Delaware $5,737 Florida $2,570 Georgia $2,550 Hawaii $8,247 Idaho $4,862 Illinois $2,610 Indiana $2,510 Iowa $4,543 Kansas $4,722 Kentucky $4,790 Louisiana $4,982 Maine $5,202 Maryland $2,650 Massachusetts $2,680 Michigan $2,550 Minnesota $2,590 Mississippi $4,509 Missouri $2,520 Montana $5,038 Nebraska $4,693 Nevada $2,610 New Hampshire $5,849 New Jersey $7,284 New Mexico $4,855 New York $6,464 North Carolina $2,540 North Dakota $4,690 Ohio $2,530 Oklahoma $4,831 Oregon $2,620 Pennsylvania $2,590 Rhode Island $6,064 South Carolina $4,884 South Dakota $4,444 Tennessee $2,530 Texas $2,560 Utah $5,259 Vermont $6,088 Virginia $5,428 Washington $2,660 West Virginia $4,405 Wisconsin $5,031 Wyoming $4,678 Top Fence Installation Brands
Reviewed by
Alex Johnson, P.E.
Mechanical Engineer • 15+ Years Home Repair Experience • Licensed Contractor
All cost data on this page has been verified against BLS and Census Bureau records. See our methodology →
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