Chain-link fence cost in West Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $5,500
- Per linear ft
- $9.25 – $36
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 4
Across West Virginia, a chain-link fence costs about $1,400 to $5,500 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% below the US figure of $3,850. Construction laborers earn a median $20.51 an hour in West Virginia (US: $22.66).
Inside West Virginia, the metros we cover range from $3,550 (Morgantown) to $3,600 (Charleston) 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 West Virginia (statewide), standard level
$2,650 to $4,300
About $17 to $28 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in West Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 40% |
| Labor | $520 | $2,000 | $3,500 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,400 | $3,450 | $5,500 | 100% |
West Virginia versus the states around it
West Virginia ranks 44 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. West Virginia sits at $3,450. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 130 miles away | $1,550 – $6,500 | $4,000 | +16% |
| District of Columbia | 220 miles away | $1,650 – $6,450 | $4,050 | +17% |
| Kentucky | 220 miles away | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +4% |
| Virginia | 240 miles away | $1,500 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +6% |
| North Carolina | 240 miles away | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +2% |
Weather windows across West Virginia
Season matters for chain-link fence. For each West Virginia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Huntington has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in West Virginia at 11 months (February through December); Wheeling has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 42 inches a year in Wheeling to 46 inches in Charleston.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 26 | 86 | 45 | 11: February through December |
| Charleston | 26 | 86 | 46 | 11: February through December |
| Morgantown | 24 | 84 | 43 | 9: March through November |
| Wheeling | 22 | 85 | 42 | 9: March through November |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in West Virginia
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.
Quality levels and sizes in West Virginia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide West Virginia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,400 to $3,050
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,650 to $4,300
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,900 to $5,500
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $960 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,700 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,650 – $4,300 | $3,900 – $5,500 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,050 | $3,500 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,300 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,800 – $6,050 | $5,250 – $8,500 | $7,650 – $10,900 |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in West Virginia
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.86 for West Virginia.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $20.51 an hour, 9% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.12 and $26.34 an hour. About 6,620 work in the state. That is 94.4 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 $23.42 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.36 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 3,670 of them working in the state, 52.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($26.34 an hour) would add about $360 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.12) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,610 jobs across West Virginia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $17.12 | $20.51 | $26.34 | $22.66 | 0.91 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $18.36 | $23.42 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
West Virginia metro-by-metro prices
4 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,450, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | +4% |
| Huntington, WV | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +3% |
| Wheeling, WV | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | +3% |
| Morgantown, WV | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,550 | +2% |
Extras that change the West Virginia total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to West Virginia by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.92. 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 – $920 |
Other West Virginia jobs that often go with chain-link fence
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide West Virginia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−5%) and wood fence lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
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Chain-link fence in West Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in West Virginia?
$1,400 to $5,500 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside West Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in West Virginia is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Morgantown at about $3,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Charleston at $3,600.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in West Virginia than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $3,450 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in West Virginia?
About 58% ($2,000). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in West Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $20.51 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.12 to $26.34.
+Where does West Virginia rank for chain-link fence costs?
44th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,450 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in West Virginia?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $3,050 and premium work $3,900 to $5,500. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in West Virginia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the West Virginia metros we cover, Huntington has the most comfortable months (11 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 West Virginia?
$75 to $920, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in West Virginia
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).