Chain-link fence cost in Reno, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,350
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $41
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #98
- 1 = most expensive
Reno homeowners pay roughly $1,550 to $6,350 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $10 to $41 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Reno is almost level. Construction laborers earn a median of $24.63 an hour in the Reno area, 9% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Reno, NV, standard level
$3,000 to $4,900
About $19.50 to $32 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,000 | $4,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Reno, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 35% |
| Labor | $640 | $2,450 | $4,300 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,950 | $6,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Reno number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Reno wages are 1.06 times the national level. Labor makes up about 63% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Reno metro is 96.3 (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 (101.0) and land at $40 to $150.
Specs and site conditions that change a Reno 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).
Optional extras in Reno
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Reno by the average of the local wage index (1.06) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.01. 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) | $80 – $1,000 |
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 Reno is 1.06 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.63 an hour, 9% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $34.75 an hour. About 2,510 work in the metro. That is 91.0 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 $29.98 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $37.41 an hour. BLS counts 2,750 of them working in the area, 99.8 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 ($34.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $620. At the 25th percentile ($22.27) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 15.8% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,680 jobs in the Reno area. That makes it the 92nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $22.27 | $24.63 | $34.75 | $22.66 | 1.09 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.10 | $29.98 | $37.41 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Reno
Because every project leans on different trades, Reno's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +6% and aluminum fence −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,050 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,100 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +6% |
Is Reno cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $3,950 to $4,600 across Reno and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NVthis page | $1,550 – $6,350 | $3,950 | |
| Chico, CA115 miles | $1,700 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA125 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +15% |
| Redding, CA135 miles | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | +10% |
| Stockton, CA185 miles | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | +11% |
| Vallejo, CA185 miles | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | +17% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,850 | −2% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Reno comes in at #98 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Reno is 2% above the Nevada figure.
Other Nevada metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Reno's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Reno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,650 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +9% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,350 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −15% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | −8% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −12% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Reno
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Reno 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
$1,550 to $3,450
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,000 to $4,900
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,400 to $6,350
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,450 | $3,000 – $4,900 | $4,400 – $6,350 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,050 – $4,600 | $3,950 – $6,500 | $5,850 – $8,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,050 – $6,850 | $5,900 – $9,700 | $8,750 – $12,500 |
When to schedule chain-link fence in Reno
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Reno Tahoe Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Reno (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Reno gets about 7 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 21 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (1.3 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 48 | 26 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 34 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 39 | 0.4 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 47 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 60 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 58 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 50 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 40 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 31 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 26 | 1.1 | Workable |
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Chain-link fence in Reno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Reno?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,550 to $6,350 in the Reno area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,000 to $4,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Reno?
About $10 to $41 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Reno or Chico?
Chico is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,300, which is 10% more than Reno ($3,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Reno?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $3,950. Materials are 35% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Reno?
$2,050 to $8,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Reno?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Reno area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Reno expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Nevada?
Reno is 2% above the Nevada statewide estimate ($3,850 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Reno?
The BLS median is $24.63 an hour in the Reno area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.27 to $34.75.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Reno?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,450 and premium work $4,400 to $6,350. 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 Reno?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September 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 Reno?
$80 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Reno
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).