Chain-link fence cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,400
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $41.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #81
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Yakima, plan on $1,600 to $6,400 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $10.50 to $41.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $23.47 an hour in the Yakima area, 4% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Yakima, WA, standard level
$3,050 to $4,950
About $20 to $32.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $3,050 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 37% |
| Labor | $620 | $2,400 | $4,200 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $4,000 | $6,400 | 100% |
Where the Yakima price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Yakima is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yakima metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.5) and land at $40 to $140.
Extras that change the Yakima total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Yakima by the average of the local wage index (1.04) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.04. 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) | $85 – $1,050 |
Yakima: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yakima 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
$1,600 to $3,500
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,050 to $4,950
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,500 to $6,400
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,400 | $2,050 – $3,350 | $3,000 – $4,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,500 | $3,050 – $4,950 | $4,500 – $6,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,650 | $4,050 – $6,600 | $5,950 – $8,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,950 | $6,000 – $9,800 | $8,850 – $12,700 |
Yakima labor market for chain-link fence
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 Yakima is 1.04 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.47 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.70 an hour. About 590 work in the metro. That is 60.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.43 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $44.37 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 49.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $380. At the 25th percentile ($21.25) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 9.6% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,010 jobs in the Yakima area. That makes it the 208th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.61 | $30.43 | $44.37 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
How Yakima compares
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 $4,000 to $4,550 across Yakima and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +13% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | +8% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $1,650 – $6,650 | $4,150 | +3% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,700 – $7,150 | $4,450 | +11% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Yakima comes in at #81 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Yakima is 10% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +13% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,600 – $6,500 | $4,050 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,650 – $6,650 | $4,150 | +3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +5% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +5% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,700 – $7,150 | $4,450 | +11% |
Cities with a workforce like Yakima's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $1,550 – $6,350 | $3,950 | −1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −19% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −17% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,350 – $5,000 | $3,150 | −21% |
Climate in Yakima: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Yakima Air Terminal (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Yakima (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has 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.
Yakima gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.4 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 40 | 24 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 50 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 55 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 45 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Yakima bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Yakima
Because every project leans on different trades, Yakima's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +8% and wood fence +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,550 | +5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $11,000 | +8% |
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Chain-link fence in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Yakima?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,600 to $6,400 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,050 to $4,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Yakima?
About $10.50 to $41.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,200, which is 5% more than Yakima ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $4,000. Materials are 37% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Yakima?
$2,150 to $8,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Yakima?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Yakima area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 10% 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 Yakima?
The BLS median is $23.47 an hour in the Yakima area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.70.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Yakima?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,500 and premium work $4,500 to $6,400. 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 Yakima?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February 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 Yakima?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Yakima
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).