Chain-link fence cost in Bakersfield, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,700 – $6,850
- Per linear ft
- $11 – $44.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
Bakersfield homeowners pay roughly $1,700 to $6,850 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $11 to $44.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bakersfield is 11% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $26.83 an hour in the Bakersfield area, 18% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Bakersfield, CA, standard level
$3,250 to $5,300
About $21 to $34.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,250 | $5,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Bakersfield, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 35% |
| Labor | $690 | $2,650 | $4,650 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,700 | $4,250 | $6,850 | 100% |
Where the Bakersfield price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Bakersfield wages are 1.15 times the national level. Labor makes up about 63% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bakersfield metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $40 to $150.
Bakersfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bakersfield wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,700 to $3,750
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,250 to $5,300
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,800 to $6,850
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,550 | $2,200 – $3,600 | $3,250 – $4,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,750 | $3,250 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,850 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,200 – $4,950 | $4,300 – $7,050 | $6,350 – $9,100 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,300 – $7,400 | $6,400 – $10,500 | $9,450 – $13,600 |
Extras that change the Bakersfield total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Bakersfield by the average of the local wage index (1.15) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.10. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $90 – $1,100 |
Related projects, priced for Bakersfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Bakersfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +15% and vinyl fence +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | +9% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $9,800 | +7% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $12,400 | +9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,700 | +15% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Bakersfield is 1.15 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $26.83 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $35.76 an hour. About 1,480 work in the metro. That is 43.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $31.99 an hour, which is 10% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.72 and $38.81 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 32.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.76 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $550. At the 25th percentile ($22.25) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 12.9% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 338,230 jobs in the Bakersfield-Delano area. That makes it the 77th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $22.25 | $26.83 | $35.76 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.72 | $31.99 | $38.81 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Bakersfield against nearby metros and the rest of California
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Bakersfield. Visalia is the lowest at about $4,000 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CAthis page | $1,700 – $6,850 | $4,250 | |
| Visalia, CA60 miles | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −6% |
| Oxnard, CA70 miles | $1,750 – $7,250 | $4,500 | +5% |
| Los Angeles, CA90 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +6% |
| Santa Maria, CA95 miles | $1,700 – $7,100 | $4,400 | +3% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA95 miles | $1,750 – $7,400 | $4,550 | +7% |
| California (statewide) | $1,750 – $7,350 | $4,550 | +7% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Bakersfield comes in at #41 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Bakersfield is 7% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +6% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,950 – $8,400 | $5,150 | +21% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,700 – $7,100 | $4,400 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,750 – $7,200 | $4,450 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,850 – $7,900 | $4,850 | +14% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Bakersfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bakersfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,300 – $4,950 | $3,150 | −27% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | −9% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −15% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $1,750 – $7,250 | $4,500 | +5% |
When to schedule chain-link fence in Bakersfield
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bakersfield Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bakersfield (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Bakersfield gets about 6 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 112 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 41 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 51 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 58 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 65 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 98 | 71 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 70 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 65 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 1.1 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bakersfield bid
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).
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Chain-link fence in Bakersfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Bakersfield?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,700 to $6,850 in the Bakersfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,250 to $5,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Bakersfield?
About $11 to $44.50 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 Bakersfield or Visalia?
Visalia is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,000, which is 6% less than Bakersfield ($4,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bakersfield?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $4,250. Materials are 35% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Bakersfield?
$2,200 to $9,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Bakersfield?
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 Bakersfield area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bakersfield expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of California?
Bakersfield is 7% below the California statewide estimate ($4,550 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Bakersfield?
The BLS median is $26.83 an hour in the Bakersfield area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.25 to $35.76.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Bakersfield?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,700 to $3,750 and premium work $4,800 to $6,850. 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 Bakersfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October 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 Bakersfield?
$90 to $1,100, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Bakersfield
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).