Chain-link fence cost in Tulsa, OK
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
- $9.05 – $35.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Tulsa, OK usually costs $1,400 to $5,450 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.05 to $35.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $430 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.77 an hour in the Tulsa area, 8% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Tulsa, OK, standard level
$2,600 to $4,250
About $17 to $27.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,600 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Tulsa, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $840 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 39% |
| Labor | $520 | $2,000 | $3,500 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,400 | $3,400 | $5,450 | 100% |
Where the Tulsa price comes from
Labor is 58% 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 Tulsa the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tulsa is at 93.8 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 89.2: $35 to $130.
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Tulsa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tulsa. 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
$1,400 to $3,000
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,600 to $4,250
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,800 to $5,450
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $940 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,400 – $3,000 | $2,600 – $4,250 | $3,800 – $5,450 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,850 – $4,000 | $3,450 – $5,600 | $5,050 – $7,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,950 | $5,150 – $8,350 | $7,550 – $10,800 |
Tulsa against nearby metros and the rest of Oklahoma
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 $3,150 to $3,650 across Tulsa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,400 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +7% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $1,350 – $5,000 | $3,150 | −8% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $1,350 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −2% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $1,350 – $5,250 | $3,300 | −3% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tulsa ranks #243 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tulsa is 3% above the Oklahoma figure.
Elsewhere in Oklahoma
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +23% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,600 – $6,450 | $4,000 | +17% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | +14% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $2,000 – $8,900 | $5,450 | +59% |
Why two Tulsa 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.
Extras that change the Tulsa total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Tulsa, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $70 – $900 |
Tulsa 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, Tulsa Intl Ap (5 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 Tulsa are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tulsa gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.6 inches. The station averages about 74 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 | 49 | 28 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 32 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 60 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 73 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 72 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 51 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Tulsa
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tulsa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−8%) and wood fence lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,350 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,400 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,200 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Tulsa
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 Tulsa the blend is 0.86.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $20.77 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.29 an hour. BLS counts 3,990 of them working in the area, 87.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.51 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.30 and $25.03 an hour. About 1,320 work in the metro. That is 28.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tulsa has 458,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 54th 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% | $18.11 | $20.77 | $23.29 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.30 | $22.51 | $25.03 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Tulsa?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $5,450 in the Tulsa area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,600 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 Tulsa?
About $9.05 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 Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,350, which is 2% less than Tulsa ($3,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $3,400. Materials are 39% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Tulsa?
$1,850 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa is 3% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Tulsa?
The BLS median is $20.77 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.11 to $23.29.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Tulsa?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $3,000 and premium work $3,800 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 Tulsa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and February 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 Tulsa?
$70 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Tulsa
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).