Chain-link fence cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,650
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 1
Rhode Island prices for chain-link fence: $1,600 to $6,650 for 150 linear ft, or $10.50 to $43 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% above the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $27.52 an hour.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$3,100 to $5,100
About $20 to $33.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,100 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 34% |
| Labor | $680 | $2,650 | $4,600 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $4,100 | $6,650 | 100% |
Which Rhode Island city is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $1,600 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +2% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Rhode Island
Rhode Island'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 1.13 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.52 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 2,110 of them working in the state, 42.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.14 and $36.42 an hour. About 2,580 work in the state. That is 51.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($37.25 an hour) would add about $600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.51) would take off about $310. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.14 | $29.25 | $36.42 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Extras that change the Rhode Island total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Rhode Island, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.13) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $85 – $1,050 |
Why two Rhode Island 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.
When Rhode Island weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Rhode Island 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.
Providence has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 9: March through November |
Other Rhode Island jobs that often go with chain-link fence
Each project weights the trades differently, so Rhode Island's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, gravel driveway is +6% and vinyl fence level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,200 | level |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,600 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +6% |
Basic, standard or premium: Rhode Island 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
$1,600 to $3,600
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,100 to $5,100
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,600 to $6,650
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,450 | $3,100 – $4,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,600 | $3,100 – $5,100 | $4,600 – $6,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,100 – $4,800 | $4,100 – $6,800 | $6,100 – $8,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,150 – $7,150 | $6,150 – $10,100 | $9,100 – $13,100 |
Rhode Island versus the states around it
Rhode Island ranks 11 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. Rhode Island sits at $4,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $1,700 – $7,350 | $4,550 | +10% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $1,600 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +2% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $1,550 – $6,300 | $3,900 | −5% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $1,700 – $7,050 | $4,400 | +7% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −7% |
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Chain-link fence in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Rhode Island?
$1,600 to $6,650 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Providence at about $4,200 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 7% more expensive: $4,100 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 64% ($2,650). Materials are 34%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.13x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $27.52 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.51 to $37.25.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for chain-link fence costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,100 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Rhode Island?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,600 and premium work $4,600 to $6,650. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence has the most comfortable months (9 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 Rhode Island?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Rhode Island
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).