Chain-link fence cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,700
- Per linear ft
- $9.40 – $37
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #188
- 1 = most expensive
Ogden homeowners pay roughly $1,450 to $5,700 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $9.40 to $37 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Ogden is 7% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $22.31 an hour in the Ogden area, 2% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$2,750 to $4,450
About $17.50 to $29 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 38% |
| Labor | $550 | $2,100 | $3,700 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,600 | $5,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Ogden number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.31 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Ogden is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ogden metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.3) and land at $40 to $150.
Specs and site conditions that change a Ogden bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Ogden
Because every project leans on different trades, Ogden's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −2% and wood fence −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
Extras that change the Ogden total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Ogden by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.94. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $940 |
How Ogden compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Salt Lake City is the priciest of the group at $3,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +6% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | +3% |
| Utah (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +2% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Ogden comes in at #188 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Ogden is 2% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +6% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Ogden's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −3% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −7% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,350 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −7% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $1,700 – $6,800 | $4,250 | +19% |
Cost by quality level and size in Ogden
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ogden wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,450 to $3,150
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,750 to $4,450
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,000 to $5,700
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $980 – $2,150 | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,750 – $4,450 | $4,000 – $5,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,200 | $3,600 – $5,900 | $5,300 – $7,550 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,250 | $5,400 – $8,750 | $7,900 – $11,300 |
When to schedule chain-link fence in Ogden
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ogden Hinkley Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Ogden (8 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Ogden gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 49 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 21 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 25 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 65 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Ogden is 0.91 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.31 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $26.80 an hour. About 3,140 work in the metro. That is 115.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.21 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $29.31 an hour. BLS counts 2,150 of them working in the area, 79.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.80 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($18.74) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 7.7% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,370 jobs in the Ogden area. That makes it the 95th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $18.74 | $22.31 | $26.80 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.46 | $23.21 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Ogden?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,700 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,750 to $4,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Ogden?
About $9.40 to $37 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,600, which is 0% more than Ogden ($3,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $3,600. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Ogden?
$1,950 to $7,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Ogden?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Ogden area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($3,650 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $22.31 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.74 to $26.80.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Ogden?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,150 and premium work $4,000 to $5,700. 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 Ogden?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. August and September 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 Ogden?
$75 to $940, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Ogden
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).