Chain-link fence cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $5,550
- Per linear ft
- $9.25 – $36
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #230
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Yuma area: $1,400 to $5,550 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 10% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.80 an hour in the Yuma area, 8% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$2,650 to $4,300
About $17 to $28 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 39% |
| Labor | $520 | $2,000 | $3,500 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 3% |
| Total | $1,400 | $3,500 | $5,550 | 100% |
Why Yuma prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Yuma wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yuma 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 92.7: $35 to $140.
The best months for chain-link fence in Yuma
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Yuma Mcas (10 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 Yuma are November through April: 6 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August, September and October have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Yuma gets about 3 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, September and December (0.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 181 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 | 70 | 48 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 73 | 50 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 80 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jun | 103 | 75 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 107 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 106 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 101 | 78 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 90 | 66 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Nov | 78 | 54 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 47 | 0.4 | Workable |
Yuma: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yuma. 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
$1,400 to $3,050
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,650 to $4,300
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,900 to $5,550
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $960 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,650 – $4,300 | $3,900 – $5,550 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,050 | $3,500 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,300 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,800 – $6,050 | $5,250 – $8,500 | $7,650 – $10,900 |
Planning more than one job in Yuma?
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yuma wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and wood fence lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −6% |
Add-ons priced for Yuma
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Yuma, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $910 |
Who does the work: Yuma 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 Yuma the blend is 0.87.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $20.80 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.60 and $22.84 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 82.8 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 $23.04 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $27.42 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 37.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yuma has 68,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 262nd 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% | $17.60 | $20.80 | $22.84 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Yuma bid
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.
Is Yuma cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. San Diego is the priciest of the group at $4,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $1,400 – $5,550 | $3,500 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $1,700 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +24% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +8% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $1,750 – $7,200 | $4,450 | +28% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $1,500 – $6,000 | $3,750 | +7% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yuma ranks #230 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yuma is 7% 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 | +8% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +6% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +6% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $1,500 – $6,000 | $3,750 | +8% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $1,550 – $6,350 | $3,950 | +14% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +22% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +8% |
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Chain-link fence in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Yuma?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $5,550 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,650 to $4,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Yuma?
About $9.25 to $36 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,300, which is 24% more than Yuma ($3,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $3,500. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Yuma?
$1,900 to $7,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Yuma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Yuma area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 7% 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 Yuma?
The BLS median is $20.80 an hour in the Yuma area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.60 to $22.84.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Yuma?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $3,050 and premium work $3,900 to $5,550. 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 Yuma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are November 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 Yuma?
$75 to $910, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Yuma
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).