Chain-link fence cost in Kansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,800
- Per linear ft
- $9.45 – $38
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 2
Kansas prices for chain-link fence: $1,450 to $5,800 for 150 linear ft, or $9.45 to $38 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $21.56 an hour.
Inside Kansas, the metros we cover range from $3,450 (Wichita) to $3,550 (Topeka) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kansas (statewide), standard level
$2,750 to $4,500
About $18 to $29.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $850 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $570 | $2,200 | $3,850 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,650 | $5,800 | 100% |
Kansas metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,650, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,550 | −1% |
| Wichita, KS | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −5% |
If you are planning more than one job in Kansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−5%) and gravel driveway lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Kansas
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 0.95 for Kansas.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $21.56 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.94 and $23.66 an hour. About 9,990 work in the state. That is 69.5 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 $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $32.08 an hour. BLS counts 5,210 of them working in the state, 36.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($23.66 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.94) would take off about $220. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across Kansas (May 2025), which is 0.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $17.94 | $21.56 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.99 | $27.39 | $32.08 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
When Kansas weather lets you install
Season matters for chain-link fence. For each Kansas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Kansas metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 34 inches a year in Wichita to 37 in Topeka.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 23 | 93 | 34 | 9: February through June and September through December |
| Topeka | 20 | 90 | 37 | 9: February through June and August through November |
Kansas against its neighbors
Kansas ranks 35 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. Kansas sits at $3,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 160 miles away | $1,350 – $5,250 | $3,300 | −9% |
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −1% |
| Missouri | 250 miles away | $1,600 – $6,550 | $4,050 | +12% |
| Arkansas | 280 miles away | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −10% |
| Iowa | 340 miles away | $1,500 – $6,000 | $3,750 | +3% |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Kansas
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.
Add-ons priced for Kansas
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kansas by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.94. 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) | $75 – $940 |
Quality levels and sizes in Kansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,450 to $3,200
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,750 to $4,500
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,050 to $5,800
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $980 – $2,150 | $1,850 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,900 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,750 – $4,500 | $4,050 – $5,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,250 | $3,650 – $5,950 | $5,400 – $7,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,300 | $5,450 – $8,900 | $8,050 – $11,500 |
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Chain-link fence in Kansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Kansas?
$1,450 to $5,800 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kansas is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Wichita at about $3,450 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Topeka at $3,550.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Kansas than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $3,650 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kansas?
About 61% ($2,200). Materials are 37%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Kansas?
The BLS statewide median is $21.56 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.94 to $23.66.
+Where does Kansas rank for chain-link fence costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,650 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Kansas?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,200 and premium work $4,050 to $5,800. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Kansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kansas metros we cover, Wichita has the most comfortable months (9 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 Kansas?
$75 to $940, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Kansas
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).