Chain-link fence cost in Arizona
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $6,000
- Per linear ft
- $9.65 – $39
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 6
Arizona prices for chain-link fence: $1,500 to $6,000 for 150 linear ft, or $9.65 to $39 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 3% below the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $22.40 an hour.
Inside Arizona, the metros we cover range from $3,450 (Lake Havasu City) to $3,750 (Phoenix) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Arizona (statewide), standard level
$2,850 to $4,650
About $18.50 to $30 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Arizona
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $860 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 36% |
| Labor | $590 | $2,300 | $3,950 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,750 | $6,000 | 100% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Arizona
Arizona's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.98 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.40 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.04 and $24.82 an hour. BLS counts 37,630 of them working in the state, 116.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.17 an hour, 3% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.02 and $33.57 an hour. About 16,230 work in the state. That is 50.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($24.82 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.04) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,239,430 jobs across Arizona (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $19.04 | $22.40 | $24.82 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.02 | $28.17 | $33.57 | $29.12 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Arizona
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.97 for Arizona, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.98) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $970 |
Basic, standard or premium: Arizona prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,500 to $3,300
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,850 to $4,650
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,200 to $6,000
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,000 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,150 | $2,800 – $4,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,850 – $4,650 | $4,200 – $6,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,350 | $3,750 – $6,150 | $5,550 – $7,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,950 – $6,500 | $5,600 – $9,150 | $8,250 – $11,800 |
Weather windows across Arizona
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Arizona is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Prescott Valley has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Arizona at 11 months (August through June); Yuma has the shortest at 6 (November through April). Rainfall runs from 3 inches a year in Yuma to 21 inches in Flagstaff.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 44 | 104 | 9 | 7: October through April |
| Tucson | 41 | 100 | 11 | 7: October through April |
| Prescott Valley | 26 | 90 | 13 | 11: August through June |
| Yuma | 48 | 107 | 3 | 6: November through April |
| Flagstaff | 18 | 82 | 21 | 10: February through November |
| Lake Havasu City | 43 | 109 | 4 | 7: October through April |
If you are planning more than one job in Arizona
Each project weights the trades differently, so Arizona's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, gravel driveway is −2% and aluminum fence −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,950 | −2% |
Chain-link fence cost by metro in Arizona
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,750, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Tucson, AZ | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −5% |
| Yuma, AZ | $1,400 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −7% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −7% |
Arizona against its neighbors
Arizona ranks 29 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for chain-link fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,300 and the cheapest Arkansas at $3,250, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Arizona sits at $3,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 340 miles away | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,850 | +4% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −6% |
| California | 430 miles away | $1,750 – $7,350 | $4,550 | +22% |
| Utah | 500 miles away | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −2% |
| Colorado | 590 miles away | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +4% |
Why two Arizona quotes can differ
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
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Chain-link fence in Arizona: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Arizona?
$1,500 to $6,000 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Arizona can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Arizona is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Lake Havasu City at about $3,450 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Phoenix at $3,750.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Arizona than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $3,750 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Arizona?
About 61% ($2,300). Materials are 36%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.98x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Arizona?
The BLS statewide median is $22.40 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.04 to $24.82.
+Where does Arizona rank for chain-link fence costs?
29th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,750 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Arizona?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $3,300 and premium work $4,200 to $6,000. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Arizona?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Arizona metros we cover, Prescott Valley has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Arizona?
$75 to $970, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Arizona
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 Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (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
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).