Chain-link fence cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,650 – $6,750
- Per linear ft
- $11 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #53
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Kennewick area: $1,650 to $6,750 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 9% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $26.32 an hour in the Kennewick area, 16% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$3,200 to $5,200
About $20.50 to $34 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,200 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 36% |
| Labor | $670 | $2,600 | $4,550 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,650 | $4,200 | $6,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Kennewick 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 $26.32 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kennewick is 1.12 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 62% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kennewick is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $40 to $150.
Planning more than one job in Kennewick?
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kennewick wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+15%) and vinyl fence lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $8,200 | +7% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,700 | +15% |
Kennewick against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Kennewick. Coeur d'Alene is the lowest at about $3,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −5% |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $1,600 – $6,500 | $4,050 | −4% |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +8% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −9% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | +3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,700 – $7,150 | $4,450 | +6% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kennewick ranks #53 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kennewick is 5% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +8% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,600 – $6,500 | $4,050 | −4% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,650 – $6,650 | $4,150 | −1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −5% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | level |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,700 – $7,150 | $4,450 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −22% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | −8% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,650 – $6,650 | $4,150 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,550 – $6,450 | $4,000 | −5% |
Who does the work: Kennewick 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 Kennewick the blend is 1.12.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $26.32 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $33.92 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 85.7 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 $30.92 an hour, 6% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.03 and $48.19 an hour. About 1,310 work in the metro. That is 101.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $470 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $280. That is a swing of roughly 6.6% to 11.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kennewick-Richland has 129,490 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 169th 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% | $21.79 | $26.32 | $33.92 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.03 | $30.92 | $48.19 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Kennewick: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kennewick. 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
$1,650 to $3,700
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,200 to $5,200
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,700 to $6,750
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,500 | $2,150 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,700 | $3,200 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,750 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,200 – $4,900 | $4,200 – $6,900 | $6,250 – $8,950 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,300 – $7,300 | $6,300 – $10,300 | $9,300 – $13,300 |
The best months for chain-link fence in Kennewick
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Pasco Tri Cities 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 Kennewick are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Kennewick gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.0 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.6 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 41 | 28 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 28 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 33 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 38 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 53 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 57 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 56 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 38 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 32 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 1.0 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Kennewick 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.
Add-ons priced for Kennewick
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.09 for Kennewick, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.12) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $85 – $1,100 |
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Chain-link fence in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Kennewick?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,650 to $6,750 in the Kennewick area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,200 to $5,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Kennewick?
About $11 to $44 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 Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,000, which is 5% less than Kennewick ($4,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,600 out of $4,200. Materials are 36% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Kennewick?
$2,200 to $8,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Kennewick?
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 Kennewick area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick is 5% below the Washington statewide estimate ($4,450 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Kennewick?
The BLS median is $26.32 an hour in the Kennewick area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.79 to $33.92.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Kennewick?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,650 to $3,700 and premium work $4,700 to $6,750. 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 Kennewick?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June 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 Kennewick?
$85 to $1,100, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Kennewick
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).