Chain-link fence cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,000 – $8,650
- Per linear ft
- $13 – $56.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +38%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #2
- 1 = most expensive
Kahului homeowners pay roughly $2,000 to $8,650 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $13 to $56.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kahului is 38% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $38.35 an hour in the Kahului area, 69% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kahului, HI, standard level
$4,000 to $6,650
About $26 to $43.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 68% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $4,000 | $6,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,600 | $2,200 | 30% |
| Labor | $930 | $3,600 | $6,300 | 68% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $2,000 | $5,300 | $8,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Kahului number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Kahului wages are 1.56 times the national level. Labor makes up about 68% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kahului metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (109.4) and land at $45 to $160.
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 Kahului is 1.56 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $38.35 an hour, 69% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $47.03 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 85.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $39.47 an hour, which is 36% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.77 and $48.89 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 94.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($47.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $530. At the 25th percentile ($28.72) it shrinks by about $590. The total moves by 10.1% or 11.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,750 jobs in the Kahului-Wailuku area. That makes it the 250th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $28.72 | $38.35 | $47.03 | $22.66 | 1.69 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $30.77 | $39.47 | $48.89 | $29.12 | 1.36 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.56 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Kahului
Because every project leans on different trades, Kahului's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +50% and vinyl fence +20%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $9,650 | +27% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $5,350 – $11,100 | +20% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $14,300 | +26% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,800 – $15,200 | +50% |
Why two Kahului quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Kahului
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kahului 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
$2,000 to $4,650
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$4,000 to $6,650
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$6,000 to $8,650
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,350 – $3,150 | $2,700 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,000 – $4,650 | $4,000 – $6,650 | $6,000 – $8,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,650 – $6,150 | $5,300 – $8,800 | $7,950 – $11,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,900 – $9,200 | $7,900 – $13,200 | $11,800 – $17,100 |
When to schedule chain-link fence in Kahului
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kahului Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through July is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Kahului (10 of 12 months). August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Kahului gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and December (2.8 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 39 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 | 82 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 82 | 64 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 65 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 67 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 68 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 70 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 71 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 86 | 68 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 83 | 66 | 2.8 | Workable |
Kahului against nearby metros and the rest of Hawaii
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 $4,550 to $5,450 across Kahului and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $2,000 – $8,650 | $5,300 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $2,000 – $8,900 | $5,450 | +3% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | −13% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | −15% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $1,950 – $8,400 | $5,150 | −3% |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | −13% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $1,950 – $8,600 | $5,300 | −1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −28% |
Across 300 US metros, Kahului comes in at #2 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Kahului is 1% above the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $2,000 – $8,900 | $5,450 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Kahului's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −33% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,800 | −28% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −35% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −39% |
Extras that change the Kahului total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kahului by the average of the local wage index (1.56) and goods index (1.12), a factor of 1.34. 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) | $110 – $1,350 |
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Chain-link fence in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Kahului?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,000 to $8,650 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,000 to $6,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Kahului?
About $13 to $56.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,450, which is 3% more than Kahului ($5,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 68% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $5,300. Materials are 30% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Kahului?
$2,650 to $11,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Kahului?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $160 for fees in the Kahului area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 1% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($5,300 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Kahului?
The BLS median is $38.35 an hour in the Kahului area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.72 to $47.03.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Kahului?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $4,650 and premium work $6,000 to $8,650. 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 Kahului?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through July. June and July 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 Kahului?
$110 to $1,350, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Kahului
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).