Chain-link fence cost in Louisiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $5,250
- Per linear ft
- $8.90 – $34
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 9
What does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Louisiana? Plan on $1,350 to $5,250 for 150 linear ft. Wages (0.82x the US blend), materials (price index 93.7) and permit costs (88.2) put the state below the national midpoint by 14%.
Inside Louisiana, the metros we cover range from $3,200 (Monroe) to $3,450 (Lake Charles) 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 Louisiana (statewide), standard level
$2,550 to $4,100
About $16.50 to $26.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,550 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Louisiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $840 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 40% |
| Labor | $490 | $1,900 | $3,300 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $3,300 | $5,250 | 100% |
Wages behind the Louisiana number
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 0.82 for Louisiana.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $18.38 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.59 and $22.74 an hour. About 22,100 work in the state. That is 114.2 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 $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 8,990 of them working in the state, 46.5 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 ($22.74 an hour) would add about $270 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($16.59) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,934,900 jobs across Louisiana (May 2025), which is 1.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $16.59 | $18.38 | $22.74 | $22.66 | 0.81 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.03 | $24.00 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.82 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Which Louisiana city is cheapest for chain-link fence?
3 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | +4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,400 | +3% |
| New Orleans, LA | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA | $1,350 – $5,250 | $3,300 | −1% |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | −1% |
| Houma, LA | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −2% |
| Alexandria, LA | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,250 | −3% |
| Monroe, LA | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −3% |
Louisiana against its neighbors
Louisiana ranks 47 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. Louisiana sits at $3,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 130 miles away | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,300 | level |
| Alabama | 310 miles away | $1,400 – $5,200 | $3,300 | −1% |
| Texas | 360 miles away | $1,450 – $5,450 | $3,450 | +4% |
| Arkansas | 360 miles away | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −2% |
| Tennessee | 460 miles away | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,550 | +8% |
Other Louisiana jobs that often go with chain-link fence
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Louisiana wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−9%) and wood fence lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
Add-ons priced for Louisiana
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Louisiana by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.88. 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) | $70 – $880 |
Weather windows across Louisiana
Season matters for chain-link fence. For each Louisiana metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
New Orleans has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Louisiana at 10 months (September through June); Shreveport has the shortest at 8 (October through May). Rainfall runs from 51 inches a year in Shreveport to 66 inches in Slidell.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 47 | 91 | 60 | 10: September through June |
| Baton Rouge | 42 | 92 | 62 | 9: September through May |
| Lafayette | 44 | 92 | 63 | 9: September through May |
| Shreveport | 37 | 94 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Lake Charles | 43 | 92 | 60 | 9: September through May |
| Slidell | 42 | 90 | 66 | 10: September through June |
| Monroe | 37 | 93 | 55 | 9: September through May |
| Houma | 44 | 91 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Alexandria | 39 | 92 | 61 | 10: September through June |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Louisiana
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Louisiana
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Louisiana wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,350 to $2,950
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,550 to $4,100
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,700 to $5,250
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $920 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,950 | $2,550 – $4,100 | $3,700 – $5,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,900 | $3,350 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,800 | $5,000 – $8,100 | $7,300 – $10,400 |
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Chain-link fence in Louisiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Louisiana?
$1,350 to $5,250 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Louisiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Louisiana is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Monroe at about $3,200 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Lake Charles at $3,450.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Louisiana than the US average?
It is 14% cheaper: $3,300 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Louisiana?
About 57% ($1,900). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.82x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Louisiana?
The BLS statewide median is $18.38 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.59 to $22.74.
+Where does Louisiana rank for chain-link fence costs?
47th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,300 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Louisiana?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,950 and premium work $3,700 to $5,250. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Louisiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Louisiana metros we cover, New Orleans has the most comfortable months (10 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 Louisiana?
$70 to $880, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Louisiana
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).