Chain-link fence cost in Omaha, NE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,850
- Per linear ft
- $9.50 – $38
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #158
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Omaha, NE usually costs $1,450 to $5,850 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.50 to $38 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $180 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $23.22 an hour in the Omaha area, 2% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Omaha, NE, standard level
$2,800 to $4,550
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 | $1,600 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Omaha, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $850 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $580 | $2,250 | $3,900 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,650 | $5,850 | 100% |
Where the Omaha price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.22 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Omaha is 0.96 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Omaha is at 94.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.9: $35 to $140.
Why two Omaha quotes can differ
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.
How Omaha compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Omaha. Topeka is the lowest at about $3,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 155 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NEthis page | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | |
| Lincoln, NE55 miles | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | −2% |
| Sioux City, IA85 miles | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −1% |
| Des Moines, IA120 miles | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | +5% |
| Topeka, KS155 miles | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,550 | −3% |
| Sioux Falls, SD160 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −2% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −2% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Omaha ranks #158 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Omaha is 2% above the Nebraska figure.
Elsewhere in Nebraska
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Omaha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | −8% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | +6% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +9% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +15% |
Omaha weather and the chain-link fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Omaha Eppley Airfield (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Omaha are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Omaha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 27 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 33 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 15 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 19 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 30 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 30 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 20 | 1.2 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Omaha
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Omaha. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,450 to $3,250
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,800 to $4,550
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,100 to $5,850
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $990 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,250 | $2,800 – $4,550 | $4,100 – $5,850 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,300 | $3,700 – $6,050 | $5,450 – $7,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,900 – $6,400 | $5,500 – $9,000 | $8,100 – $11,600 |
What local crews earn in Omaha
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Omaha the blend is 0.96.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.22 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $27.58 an hour. BLS counts 3,990 of them working in the area, 80.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $25.39 an hour, 13% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $31.06 an hour. About 3,230 work in the metro. That is 64.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $270 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 7.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Omaha has 498,100 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 51st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $20.00 | $23.22 | $27.58 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.36 | $25.39 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Omaha?
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Omaha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (−2%) and wood fence lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,950 | −2% |
Add-ons priced for Omaha
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Omaha, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.96) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $950 |
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Chain-link fence in Omaha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Omaha?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,850 in the Omaha area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,800 to $4,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Omaha?
About $9.50 to $38 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Omaha or Lincoln?
Lincoln is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,600, which is 2% less than Omaha ($3,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Omaha?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $3,650. Materials are 37% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Omaha?
$1,950 to $7,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Omaha?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Omaha area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Omaha expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Omaha is 2% above the Nebraska statewide estimate ($3,600 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Omaha?
The BLS median is $23.22 an hour in the Omaha area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $27.58.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Omaha?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,250 and premium work $4,100 to $5,850. 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 Omaha?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Omaha?
$75 to $950, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Omaha
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).