Chain-link fence cost in Little Rock, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $5,150
- Per linear ft
- $8.80 – $33.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #279
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Little Rock, AR usually costs $1,350 to $5,150 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $8.80 to $33.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $590 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $17.88 an hour in the Little Rock area, 21% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Little Rock, AR, standard level
$2,500 to $4,000
About $16 to $26 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,500 | $4,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $840 | $1,350 | $1,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $470 | $1,850 | $3,200 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $3,250 | $5,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Little Rock number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $17.88 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Little Rock is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Little Rock is at 93.6 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 89.4: $35 to $130.
What local crews earn in Little Rock
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 Little Rock the blend is 0.79.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $17.88 an hour, which is 21% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.75 and $20.34 an hour. BLS counts 2,790 of them working in the area, 77.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.10 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.08 and $27.36 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 30.1 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 4.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway has 358,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 72nd 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% | $16.75 | $17.88 | $20.34 | $22.66 | 0.79 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.08 | $23.10 | $27.36 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Little Rock
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Little Rock. 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
$1,350 to $2,900
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,500 to $4,000
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,650 to $5,150
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $910 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,900 | $2,500 – $4,000 | $3,650 – $5,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,800 | $3,300 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,850 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,700 | $4,900 – $7,950 | $7,200 – $10,200 |
Optional extras in Little Rock
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Little Rock, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $70 – $860 |
Little Rock against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $3,150 to $3,350 across Little Rock and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $1,350 – $5,000 | $3,150 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $1,350 – $5,300 | $3,350 | +3% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $1,300 – $4,950 | $3,150 | −3% |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | level |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Little Rock ranks #279 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Little Rock is 0% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,350 – $5,300 | $3,350 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,350 – $5,000 | $3,150 | −3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,400 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,650 – $7,150 | $4,400 | +36% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +19% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +12% |
Little Rock weather and the chain-link fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Little Rock Ap Adams Fld (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 Little Rock are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Little Rock gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.6 inches in April). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 51 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 55 | 34 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 5.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 5.1 | Workable |
Why two Little Rock quotes can differ
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.
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
What nearby projects cost in Little Rock
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Little Rock wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−10%) and gravel driveway lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,100 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,750 | −14% |
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Chain-link fence in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Little Rock?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $5,150 in the Little Rock area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,500 to $4,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Little Rock?
About $8.80 to $33.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,200, which is 1% less than Little Rock ($3,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $3,250. Materials are 41% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Little Rock?
$1,800 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Little Rock?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Little Rock area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 0% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($3,250 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Little Rock?
The BLS median is $17.88 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.75 to $20.34.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Little Rock?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,900 and premium work $3,650 to $5,150. 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 Little Rock?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Little Rock?
$70 to $860, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Little Rock
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).