Chain-link fence cost in Sheboygan, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,550
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #71
- 1 = most expensive
Sheboygan homeowners pay roughly $1,550 to $6,550 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $10 to $43 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Sheboygan is 6% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $27.14 an hour in the Sheboygan area, 20% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$3,050 to $5,050
About $20 to $33 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $840 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 33% |
| Labor | $680 | $2,650 | $4,600 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,550 | $4,050 | $6,550 | 100% |
Where the Sheboygan price comes from
Labor is 65% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Sheboygan the blended ratio comes out at 1.13.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sheboygan metro is 93.8 (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 (94.0) and land at $40 to $140.
How Sheboygan compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Oshkosh is the priciest of the group at $4,250. Racine is the cheapest at $3,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $1,550 – $6,550 | $4,050 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $1,600 – $6,700 | $4,150 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +4% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −2% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 miles | $1,550 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $1,550 – $6,400 | $3,950 | −2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,550 – $6,500 | $4,050 | level |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Sheboygan comes in at #71 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Sheboygan is 0% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,550 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,550 – $6,600 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,600 – $6,700 | $4,150 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +4% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,550 – $6,550 | $4,050 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Sheboygan's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $1,300 – $4,800 | $3,050 | −25% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −21% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −17% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $1,500 – $5,800 | $3,650 | −10% |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Sheboygan
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.
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Related projects, priced for Sheboygan
Because every project leans on different trades, Sheboygan's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +4% and vinyl fence −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,500 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,600 | +4% |
When to schedule chain-link fence in Sheboygan
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sheboygan (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Sheboygan (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Sheboygan gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 30 | 15 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 52 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
Extras that change the Sheboygan total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Sheboygan by the average of the local wage index (1.13) and goods index (0.94), 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 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Sheboygan
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sheboygan 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
$1,550 to $3,550
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,050 to $5,050
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,550 to $6,550
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,400 | $2,050 – $3,400 | $3,050 – $4,400 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,550 | $3,050 – $5,050 | $4,550 – $6,550 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,050 – $4,700 | $4,050 – $6,700 | $6,050 – $8,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,100 – $7,050 | $6,050 – $10,000 | $9,000 – $13,000 |
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 Sheboygan is 1.13 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.14 an hour, 20% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $31.93 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 51.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.17 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.39 and $40.68 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 37.9 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 ($31.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($21.69) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 7.3% or 8.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,630 jobs in the Sheboygan area. That makes it the 285th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $21.69 | $27.14 | $31.93 | $22.66 | 1.20 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.39 | $30.17 | $40.68 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Sheboygan?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,550 to $6,550 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,050 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 Sheboygan?
About $10 to $43 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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,150, which is 2% more than Sheboygan ($4,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $4,050. Materials are 33% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Sheboygan?
$2,050 to $8,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan is 0% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($4,050 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Sheboygan?
The BLS median is $27.14 an hour in the Sheboygan area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.69 to $31.93.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Sheboygan?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,550 and premium work $4,550 to $6,550. 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 Sheboygan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September and November 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 Sheboygan?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Sheboygan
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).