Chain-link fence cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,700
- Per linear ft
- $9.35 – $37
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #192
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Topeka, plan on $1,450 to $5,700 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9.35 to $37 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $22.15 an hour in the Topeka area, 2% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Topeka, KS, standard level
$2,700 to $4,450
About $17.50 to $29 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Topeka, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $850 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $550 | $2,150 | $3,750 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,550 | $5,700 | 100% |
Why Topeka prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.15 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Topeka is 0.92 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Topeka metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.8) and land at $35 to $130.
Cost by quality level and size in Topeka
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Topeka 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
$1,450 to $3,150
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,700 to $4,450
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,000 to $5,700
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $970 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,700 – $4,450 | $4,000 – $5,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,550 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,200 | $5,350 – $8,750 | $7,900 – $11,300 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Topeka 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).
Add-ons priced for Topeka
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Topeka by the average of the local wage index (0.92) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.93. 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 – $930 |
Topeka labor market for chain-link fence
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 Topeka is 0.92 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.15 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.78 and $23.66 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 70.0 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 $24.62 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $29.63 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 31.1 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 ($23.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($17.78) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 2.6% or 7.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,750 jobs in the Topeka area. That makes it the 188th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $17.78 | $22.15 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.76 | $24.62 | $29.63 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Topeka
Because every project leans on different trades, Topeka's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −5% and wood fence −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,550 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,700 | −5% |
Climate in Topeka: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Topeka Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Topeka (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Topeka gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 50 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 | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | Cold |
How Topeka compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Topeka. Wichita is the lowest at about $3,450 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,550 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,850 | +8% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −4% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | level |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +2% |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +3% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Topeka comes in at #192 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Topeka is 1% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Topeka's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $1,350 – $5,050 | $3,200 | −10% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −10% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −9% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $1,500 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +3% |
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Chain-link fence in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Topeka?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,700 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,700 to $4,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Topeka?
About $9.35 to $37 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 Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,850, which is 8% more than Topeka ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $3,550. Materials are 37% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Topeka?
$1,900 to $7,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Topeka?
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 Topeka area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 1% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($3,650 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $22.15 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.78 to $23.66.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Topeka?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,150 and premium work $4,000 to $5,700. 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 Topeka?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February and November 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 Topeka?
$75 to $930, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Topeka
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).