What fencing should charge in New Jersey.
Fair billed labor here runs about $48–$73/hour, about 19% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what fence erectors actually earn in New Jersey; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should fencing charge in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, fence erectors earn $23.87–$29.26 per hour (median $27.26, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 19% above the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in New Jersey runs about $48–$73 per hour. For example, wood privacy fence (~150 linear ft) is about $1,150–$2,950 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Wood privacy fence (~150 linear ft)
That assumes 6-ft cedar or pine with posts set in concrete on open, flat ground.
Plus materials: lumber and concrete are the dominant cost. Bids should state price per linear foot with materials broken out.
Typical labor: 24–40 hours at $48–$73/hr billed.
Fence repair (posts / panels)
That assumes a few leaning posts or damaged panels.
Typical labor: 2–6 hours at $48–$73/hr billed.
Before you hire in New Jersey
Home improvement contractors must register with Consumer Affairs; electrical and plumbing have their own state boards.
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