Chain-link fence cost in Spokane, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,500
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $42
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #75
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Spokane area: $1,600 to $6,500 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 5% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $24.53 an hour in the Spokane area, 8% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Spokane, WA, standard level
$3,100 to $5,050
About $20 to $32.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Spokane, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 37% |
| Labor | $630 | $2,450 | $4,300 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $4,050 | $6,500 | 100% |
Why Spokane prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.53 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Spokane is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Spokane 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 100.3: $40 to $150.
How Spokane compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Spokane. Missoula is the lowest at about $3,800 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 175 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WAthis page | $1,600 – $6,500 | $4,050 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID55 miles | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −5% |
| Kennewick, WA140 miles | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +4% |
| Missoula, MT175 miles | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −6% |
| Yakima, WA185 miles | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Seattle, WA200 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +12% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,700 – $7,150 | $4,450 | +9% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Spokane ranks #75 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Spokane is 9% 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 | +12% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,650 – $6,650 | $4,150 | +2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,700 – $7,150 | $4,450 | +10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spokane against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −18% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | −4% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,300 | −18% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $1,550 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −6% |
Cost by quality level and size in Spokane
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Spokane. 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
$1,600 to $3,550
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,100 to $5,050
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,550 to $6,500
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,400 | $3,050 – $4,350 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,550 | $3,100 – $5,050 | $4,550 – $6,500 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,750 | $4,100 – $6,650 | $6,000 – $8,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,200 – $7,050 | $6,100 – $9,950 | $8,950 – $12,800 |
Who does the work: Spokane 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 Spokane the blend is 1.06.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.53 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.24 and $31.37 an hour. BLS counts 1,700 of them working in the area, 66.5 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 $29.76 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.92 and $36.43 an hour. About 2,020 work in the metro. That is 79.0 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 $420 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 10.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Spokane-Spokane Valley has 255,820 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 101st 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% | $21.24 | $24.53 | $31.37 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.92 | $29.76 | $36.43 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Optional extras in Spokane
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Spokane, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.06) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $85 – $1,050 |
The best months for chain-link fence in Spokane
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Spokane Felts Fld (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 Spokane are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
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.
Spokane gets about 17 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.2 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 38 | 26 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 27 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 37 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 44 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 50 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 56 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 47 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 38 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 31 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 26 | 2.2 | Cold |
Why two Spokane 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 Spokane
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Spokane wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+11%) and wood fence lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | +5% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,600 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,750 – $11,300 | +11% |
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Chain-link fence in Spokane: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Spokane?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,600 to $6,500 in the Spokane area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,100 to $5,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Spokane?
About $10.50 to $42 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 Spokane or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,850, which is 5% less than Spokane ($4,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spokane?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $4,050. Materials are 37% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Spokane?
$2,150 to $8,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Spokane?
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 Spokane area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spokane expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Spokane is 9% 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 Spokane?
The BLS median is $24.53 an hour in the Spokane area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.24 to $31.37.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Spokane?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,550 and premium work $4,550 to $6,500. 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 Spokane?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July and August 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 Spokane?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Spokane
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).