Vinyl fence cost in Kansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $8,600
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $56.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,850
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Kansas? Plan on $4,250 to $8,600 for 150 linear ft. Wages (0.95x the US blend), materials (price index 94.0) and permit costs (90.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Kansas, the metros we cover range from $6,300 (Wichita) to $6,400 (Topeka) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kansas (statewide), standard level
$5,550 to $7,300
About $36.50 to $48 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $5,500 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,550 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,550 | $4,950 | $6,350 | 77% |
| Labor | $710 | $1,400 | $2,150 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,450 | $8,600 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Kansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $6,000
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,550 to $7,300
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,850 to $8,600
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,900 | $4,600 – $5,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $6,000 | $5,550 – $7,300 | $6,850 – $8,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,700 – $8,000 | $7,400 – $9,700 | $9,150 – $11,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,500 – $11,900 | $11,100 – $14,500 | $13,700 – $17,100 |
Kansas metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,450, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $4,250 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Wichita, KS | $4,200 – $8,400 | $6,300 | −2% |
Related projects, priced for Kansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−5%) and concrete slab lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −7% |
Wages behind the Kansas number
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 0.95 for Kansas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $32.08 an hour. BLS counts 5,210 of them working in the state, 36.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.56 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.94 and $23.66 an hour. About 9,990 work in the state. That is 69.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($32.08 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.99) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across Kansas (May 2025), which is 0.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $22.99 | $27.39 | $32.08 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.94 | $21.56 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
How Kansas compares with nearby states
Kansas ranks 43 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $8,250 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,200, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Kansas sits at $6,450. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 160 miles away | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −4% |
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $4,250 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Missouri | 250 miles away | $4,500 – $9,100 | $6,800 | +6% |
| Arkansas | 280 miles away | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −4% |
| Iowa | 340 miles away | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | +1% |
Weather windows across Kansas
Season matters for vinyl fence. For each Kansas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Kansas metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 34 inches a year in Wichita to 37 in Topeka.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 23 | 93 | 34 | 9: February through June and September through December |
| Topeka | 20 | 90 | 37 | 9: February through June and August through November |
Add-ons priced for Kansas
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kansas by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.94. 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) | $140 – $740 |
| Remove old fence | $1,400 – $2,850 |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in Kansas
Type and height
A vinyl picket fence is $30-$45 per linear foot; a 6-ft privacy fence $40-$60, and 8-ft goes to $85 (HomeGuide).
Gates
A vinyl gate costs $150-$780 installed, more for large or complex ones.
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
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Vinyl fence in Kansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Kansas?
$4,250 to $8,600 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kansas is cheapest for vinyl fence?
Wichita at about $6,300 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Topeka at $6,400.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Kansas than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $6,450 against $6,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kansas?
About 22% ($1,400). Materials are 77%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Kansas?
The BLS statewide median is $27.39 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.99 to $32.08.
+Where does Kansas rank for vinyl fence costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,450 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Kansas?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $6,000 and premium work $6,850 to $8,600. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Does the season matter for vinyl fence in Kansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kansas metros we cover, Wichita has the most comfortable months (9 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 Kansas?
$140 to $740, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence by city in Kansas
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 Vinyl Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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 are as cited ($25-$45/ft). HomeGuide reports basic labor at $5-$15/ft, so materials are most of the installed price.