Chain-link fence cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,650
- Per linear ft
- $9.35 – $37
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #199
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Tucson area: $1,450 to $5,650 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.66 an hour in the Tucson area, 4% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$2,700 to $4,400
About $17.50 to $28.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 39% |
| Labor | $540 | $2,100 | $3,650 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,550 | $5,650 | 100% |
Why Tucson prices look the way they do
Labor is 59% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Tucson the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tucson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.9: $40 to $150.
Add-ons priced for Tucson
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for Tucson, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.90) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $930 |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Tucson
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Tucson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tucson. 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
$1,450 to $3,150
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,700 to $4,400
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,950 to $5,650
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $980 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,700 – $4,400 | $3,950 – $5,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,200 | $5,350 – $8,650 | $7,850 – $11,200 |
Who does the work: Tucson trade wages
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 Tucson the blend is 0.90.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.66 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.18 and $23.05 an hour. BLS counts 3,410 of them working in the area, 87.5 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 $23.61 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $28.94 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 35.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tucson has 389,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 68th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $18.18 | $21.66 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.31 | $23.61 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
The best months for chain-link fence in Tucson
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tucson Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Tucson are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tucson gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 158 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 | 67 | 41 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 101 | 71 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 76 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 99 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 95 | 70 | 1.3 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 59 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 75 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Tucson
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tucson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (−4%) and wood fence lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,800 | −4% |
How Tucson compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $4,300. Yuma is the cheapest at $3,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +6% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $1,400 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +4% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $1,700 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +22% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +4% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $1,500 – $6,000 | $3,750 | +5% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tucson ranks #199 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tucson is 5% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +4% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $1,400 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −2% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +4% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +10% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | level |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +9% |
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Chain-link fence in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Tucson?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,650 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,700 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Tucson?
About $9.35 to $37 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,750, which is 6% more than Tucson ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $3,550. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Tucson?
$1,900 to $7,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Tucson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Tucson area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 5% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($3,750 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Tucson?
The BLS median is $21.66 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.18 to $23.05.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Tucson?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,150 and premium work $3,950 to $5,650. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+When is the best time to install a chain-link fence in Tucson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April 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 Tucson?
$75 to $930, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Tucson
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).