Chain-link fence cost in Amarillo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $5,200
- Per linear ft
- $8.85 – $34
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #270
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Amarillo area: $1,350 to $5,200 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 15% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.35 an hour in the Amarillo area, 19% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Amarillo, TX, standard level
$2,500 to $4,050
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 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $2,500 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Amarillo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $840 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 41% |
| Labor | $480 | $1,850 | $3,250 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $3,300 | $5,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Amarillo number
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 Amarillo the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Amarillo 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 91.8: $35 to $140.
Is Amarillo 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 $3,200 to $3,600 across Amarillo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TXthis page | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | |
| Lubbock, TX125 miles | $1,350 – $5,050 | $3,200 | −3% |
| Midland, TX220 miles | $1,400 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +7% |
| Santa Fe, NM230 miles | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | +10% |
| Abilene, TX230 miles | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −2% |
| Odessa, TX235 miles | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,450 | $3,450 | +5% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Amarillo ranks #270 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Amarillo is 5% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,500 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,400 – $5,600 | $3,500 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,300 – $4,950 | $3,150 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,300 – $4,850 | $3,100 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amarillo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,600 – $6,700 | $4,150 | +26% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,600 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +27% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $1,600 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +27% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $1,400 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +7% |
Why two Amarillo 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.
Related projects, priced for Amarillo
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Amarillo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−9%) and gravel driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,950 | −12% |
Optional extras in Amarillo
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.87 for Amarillo, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.80) 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 |
Amarillo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Amarillo. 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
$1,350 to $2,900
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,500 to $4,050
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,650 to $5,200
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $920 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,900 | $2,500 – $4,050 | $3,650 – $5,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,850 | $3,350 – $5,350 | $4,850 – $6,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,750 | $4,950 – $8,000 | $7,250 – $10,300 |
The best months for chain-link fence in Amarillo
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Amarillo (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 Amarillo are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Amarillo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (2.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 52 | 25 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 28 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 43 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 66 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 65 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 58 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 34 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
Who does the work: Amarillo trade wages
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 Amarillo the blend is 0.80.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $18.35 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.77 and $21.85 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 78.3 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 $22.97 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.60 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 28.2 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 $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 6.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Amarillo has 123,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 175th 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% | $16.77 | $18.35 | $21.85 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $18.55 | $22.97 | $29.60 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Amarillo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Amarillo?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $5,200 in the Amarillo area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,500 to $4,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Amarillo?
About $8.85 to $34 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Amarillo or Lubbock?
Lubbock is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,200, which is 3% less than Amarillo ($3,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amarillo?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $3,300. Materials are 41% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Amarillo?
$1,800 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Amarillo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Amarillo area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amarillo expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Amarillo is 5% below the Texas statewide estimate ($3,450 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Amarillo?
The BLS median is $18.35 an hour in the Amarillo area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.77 to $21.85.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Amarillo?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,900 and premium work $3,650 to $5,200. 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 Amarillo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and December 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 Amarillo?
$70 to $870, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Amarillo
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).