Chain-link fence cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,250
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $40.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 7
Across Colorado, a chain-link fence costs about $1,550 to $6,250 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 1% above the US figure of $3,850. Construction laborers earn a median $23.03 an hour in Colorado (US: $22.66).
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $3,650 (Pueblo) to $4,000 (Denver) 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 Colorado (statewide), standard level
$2,950 to $4,800
About $19 to $31.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $2,950 | $4,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,400 | $1,950 | 36% |
| Labor | $610 | $2,400 | $4,150 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,900 | $6,250 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Colorado
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Colorado wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,550 to $3,400
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,950 to $4,800
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,350 to $6,250
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,400 | $2,950 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,050 – $4,550 | $3,900 – $6,400 | $5,750 – $8,250 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,050 – $6,750 | $5,850 – $9,550 | $8,600 – $12,300 |
Colorado metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,900, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +2% |
| Boulder, CO | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | −3% |
| Greeley, CO | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | −4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | −4% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −6% |
Extras that change the Colorado total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Colorado by the average of the local wage index (1.02) and goods index (0.99), a factor of 1.01. 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) | $80 – $1,000 |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Colorado
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.
Colorado labor market for chain-link fence
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.02 for Colorado.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.03 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.53 and $27.25 an hour. About 18,680 work in the state. That is 65.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.21 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.97 and $35.78 an hour. BLS counts 12,740 of them working in the state, 44.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($27.25 an hour) would add about $260 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.53) would take off about $150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $20.53 | $23.03 | $27.25 | $22.66 | 1.02 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.97 | $30.21 | $35.78 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Colorado against its neighbors
Colorado ranks 20 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. Colorado sits at $3,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $1,450 – $5,900 | $3,700 | −5% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −10% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −6% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −9% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | −7% |
Related projects, priced for Colorado
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Colorado wages and prices. Against national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+1%) and aluminum fence lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,700 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,150 | level |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | level |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,300 | +1% |
Colorado seasons and chain-link fence
Season matters for chain-link fence. For each Colorado metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Colorado Springs has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Colorado at 12 months; Grand Junction has the shortest at 8 (February through June and September through November). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Grand Junction to 21 inches in Boulder.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 18 | 90 | 15 | 11: August through June |
| Colorado Springs | 19 | 87 | 16 | 12: all year |
| Boulder | 22 | 88 | 21 | 12: all year |
| Fort Collins | 18 | 87 | 16 | 11: January through November |
| Greeley | 18 | 92 | 15 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Grand Junction | 17 | 95 | 9 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Pueblo | 15 | 93 | 12 | 10: September through June |
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Chain-link fence in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Colorado?
$1,550 to $6,250 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Pueblo at about $3,650 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Denver at $4,000.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $3,900 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 61% ($2,400). Materials are 36%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $23.03 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.53 to $27.25.
+Where does Colorado rank for chain-link fence costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,900 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Colorado?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,400 and premium work $4,350 to $6,250. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Colorado?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Colorado metros we cover, Colorado Springs has the most comfortable months (12 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 Colorado?
$80 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Colorado
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).