Chain-link fence cost in Greenville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $5,450
- Per linear ft
- $9.20 – $35.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #238
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Greenville, plan on $1,400 to $5,450 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9.20 to $35.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.40 an hour in the Greenville area, 10% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Greenville, NC, standard level
$2,650 to $4,250
About $17 to $27.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Greenville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 40% |
| Labor | $510 | $1,950 | $3,450 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,400 | $3,450 | $5,450 | 100% |
Where the Greenville price comes from
Labor is 57% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Greenville the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.4) and land at $35 to $130.
Greenville against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Greenville. Virginia Beach is the lowest at about $3,400 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NCthis page | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +5% |
| Fayetteville, NC100 miles | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC100 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +5% |
| Durham, NC100 miles | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +6% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $1,400 – $5,400 | $3,400 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +3% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #238 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Greenville is 3% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +5% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +5% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,400 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +6% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | −2% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $1,550 – $6,500 | $4,000 | +17% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $1,400 – $5,400 | $3,400 | −1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | +2% |
Why two Greenville quotes can differ
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).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Add-ons priced for Greenville
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greenville by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.91. 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 – $910 |
Climate in Greenville: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greenville (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greenville (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 53 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.3 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 53 | 33 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 41 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 71 | 5.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 70 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 64 | 7.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 35 | 3.5 | Workable |
Greenville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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
$1,400 to $3,050
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,650 to $4,250
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,850 to $5,450
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $950 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,700 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,650 – $4,250 | $3,850 – $5,450 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,850 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,250 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,800 – $6,000 | $5,200 – $8,400 | $7,600 – $10,800 |
Greenville 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 Greenville is 0.85 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $20.40 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.36 and $23.08 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 55.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.47 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $27.01 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 22.3 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 ($23.08 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($17.36) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 4.8% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,770 jobs in the Greenville area. That makes it the 236th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $17.36 | $20.40 | $23.08 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $18.46 | $22.47 | $27.01 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Greenville
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −6% and wood fence −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,950 | −10% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,250 | −9% |
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Chain-link fence in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Greenville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $5,450 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,650 to $4,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Greenville?
About $9.20 to $35.50 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 Greenville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,600, which is 5% more than Greenville ($3,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $3,450. Materials are 40% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Greenville?
$1,850 to $7,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Greenville?
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 Greenville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greenville is 3% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($3,550 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Greenville?
The BLS median is $20.40 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.36 to $23.08.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Greenville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $3,050 and premium work $3,850 to $5,450. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. 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 Greenville?
$75 to $910, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Greenville
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).