Chain-link fence cost in Oklahoma
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $5,250
- Per linear ft
- $8.85 – $34
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 2
Oklahoma prices for chain-link fence: $1,350 to $5,250 for 150 linear ft, or $8.85 to $34 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 14% below the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $18.92 an hour.
Inside Oklahoma, the metros we cover range from $3,350 (Oklahoma City) to $3,400 (Tulsa) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Oklahoma (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 Oklahoma
| 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% |
Why two Oklahoma 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.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
Other Oklahoma jobs that often go with chain-link fence
Each project weights the trades differently, so Oklahoma's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, aluminum fence is −9% and gravel driveway −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,750 | −12% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,400 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,950 | −12% |
Oklahoma against its neighbors
Oklahoma ranks 49 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. Oklahoma sits at $3,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 160 miles away | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +10% |
| Arkansas | 220 miles away | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −1% |
| Missouri | 320 miles away | $1,600 – $6,550 | $4,050 | +23% |
| Texas | 330 miles away | $1,450 – $5,450 | $3,450 | +4% |
| Nebraska | 380 miles away | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +9% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.81 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $18.92 an hour, which is 17% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.54 and $22.82 an hour. BLS counts 13,710 of them working in the state, 80.3 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 $22.55 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $25.72 an hour. About 3,820 work in the state. That is 22.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($22.82 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.54) would take off about $85. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,707,680 jobs across Oklahoma (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $17.54 | $18.92 | $22.82 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.37 | $22.55 | $25.72 | $29.12 | 0.77 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Weather windows across Oklahoma
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Oklahoma is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Every Oklahoma metro on the list has 10 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 36 inches a year in Oklahoma City to 41 in Tulsa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 27 | 93 | 36 | 10: September through June |
| Tulsa | 28 | 94 | 41 | 10: September through June |
Chain-link fence cost by metro in Oklahoma
2 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,400 | +3% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | +1% |
Basic, standard or premium: Oklahoma prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,350 to $2,900
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 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,900 | $2,550 – $4,100 | $3,700 – $5,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,850 | $3,350 – $5,400 | $4,900 – $6,950 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,750 | $5,000 – $8,050 | $7,300 – $10,400 |
Extras that change the Oklahoma total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.87 for Oklahoma, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.81) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $70 – $870 |
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Chain-link fence in Oklahoma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Oklahoma?
$1,350 to $5,250 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oklahoma can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oklahoma is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Oklahoma City at about $3,350 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Tulsa at $3,400.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
About 57% ($1,900). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.81x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Oklahoma?
The BLS statewide median is $18.92 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.54 to $22.82.
+Where does Oklahoma rank for chain-link fence costs?
49th 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 Oklahoma?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,900 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 Oklahoma?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Oklahoma metros we cover, Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma?
$70 to $870, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Oklahoma
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).