Chain-link fence cost in Utah
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,850
- Per linear ft
- $9.55 – $38
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 5
Utah prices for chain-link fence: $1,450 to $5,850 for 150 linear ft, or $9.55 to $38 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 5% below the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $22.38 an hour.
Inside Utah, the metros we cover range from $3,550 (St. George) to $3,800 (Salt Lake City) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Utah (statewide), standard level
$2,800 to $4,500
About $18 to $29.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Utah
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 38% |
| Labor | $560 | $2,200 | $3,800 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,650 | $5,850 | 100% |
Utah labor market for chain-link fence
Utah'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 0.94 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 20,950 of them working in the state, 120.7 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 $25.17 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $30.20 an hour. About 15,220 work in the state. That is 87.7 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 ($26.56 an hour) would add about $260 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.63) would take off about $230. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,735,590 jobs across Utah (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% | $18.63 | $22.38 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.04 | $25.17 | $30.20 | $29.12 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Utah against its neighbors
Utah ranks 34 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. Utah sits at $3,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
Utah metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,650, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +4% |
| Provo, UT | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | level |
| Logan, UT | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −3% |
Why two Utah 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.
Add-ons priced for Utah
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Utah, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.94) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $950 |
When Utah weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Utah 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.
Logan has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Utah at 9 months (March through November); St. George has the shortest at 8 (October through May). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in St. George to 17 inches in Provo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 24 | 94 | 16 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Provo | 24 | 95 | 17 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Ogden | 21 | 91 | 16 | 8: March through June and August through November |
| St. George | 28 | 102 | 9 | 8: October through May |
| Logan | 14 | 89 | 17 | 9: March through November |
Other Utah jobs that often go with chain-link fence
Each project weights the trades differently, so Utah's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, gravel driveway is −2% and wood fence −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,250 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $10,900 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
Basic, standard or premium: Utah 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
$1,450 to $3,200
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,800 to $4,500
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,100 to $5,850
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $990 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,800 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,850 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,250 | $3,700 – $6,000 | $5,400 – $7,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,900 – $6,350 | $5,500 – $8,950 | $8,050 – $11,500 |
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Chain-link fence in Utah: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Utah?
$1,450 to $5,850 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Utah can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Utah is cheapest for chain-link fence?
St. George at about $3,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Salt Lake City at $3,800.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Utah than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $3,650 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Utah?
About 60% ($2,200). Materials are 38%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.94x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Utah?
The BLS statewide median is $22.38 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.63 to $26.56.
+Where does Utah rank for chain-link fence costs?
34th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,650 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Utah?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,200 and premium work $4,100 to $5,850. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Utah?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Utah metros we cover, Logan 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 Utah?
$75 to $950, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Utah
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).