Aluminum fence cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,400 – $10,300
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 9
Across Alabama, an aluminum fence costs about $3,400 to $10,300 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% below the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $23.18 an hour in Alabama (US: $29.12).
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $6,600 (Dothan) to $6,900 (Birmingham) 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 Alabama (statewide), standard level
$5,450 to $8,250
About $36 to $54 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 69% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,050 | $2,950 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,400 | $6,850 | $10,300 | 100% |
Wages behind the Alabama number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.79 for Alabama.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.18 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.43 and $27.11 an hour. BLS counts 5,560 of them working in the state, 26.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $17.74 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.41 and $21.75 an hour. About 18,400 work in the state. That is 87.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.85 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.33 and $28.21 an hour. BLS counts 1,450 of them working in the state, 6.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.11 an hour) would add about $140 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.43) would take off about $140. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.43 | $23.18 | $27.11 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $14.41 | $17.74 | $21.75 | $22.66 | 0.78 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.33 | $22.85 | $28.21 | $29.71 | 0.77 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Alabama
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alabama wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,400 to $6,150
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,450 to $8,250
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,550 to $10,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,500 | $5,050 – $6,900 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,150 | $5,450 – $8,250 | $7,550 – $10,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,500 – $8,200 | $7,250 – $10,900 | $10,000 – $13,700 |
Related projects, priced for Alabama
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alabama wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−8%) and chain-link fence lowest (−14%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,200 | −14% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,300 | −12% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Alabama
Style
Aluminum picket runs $25-$50 per linear foot installed, ornamental fence $40-$75, and privacy designs $75-$130 (HomeGuide).
Soil and slope
Steep slopes and rocky clay can add $15-$20+ per linear foot in labor.
Pool codes
Many codes require a pool barrier with gaps under 4 inches, which influences the style you can buy.
Permit
A fence permit runs $40-$150.
How Alabama compares with nearby states
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for aluminum fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $9,550 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,700, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $6,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +4% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | level |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | +5% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −1% |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +3% |
Weather windows across Alabama
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Alabama metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Daphne has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Alabama at 12 months; Dothan has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 49 inches a year in Decatur to 66 inches in Daphne.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 35 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Huntsville | 33 | 92 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Mobile | 43 | 92 | 61 | 9: September through May |
| Montgomery | 37 | 94 | 51 | 9: September through May |
| Tuscaloosa | 35 | 92 | 57 | 9: September through May |
| Daphne | 39 | 89 | 66 | 12: all year |
| Auburn | 35 | 89 | 56 | 12: all year |
| Decatur | 32 | 90 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Dothan | 40 | 93 | 54 | 9: September through May |
Extras that change the Alabama total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Alabama by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.87. 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) | $170 – $790 |
Which Alabama city is cheapest for aluminum fence?
3 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,850, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Decatur, AL | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | level |
| Mobile, AL | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,800 | level |
| Dothan, AL | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,600 | −3% |
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Aluminum fence in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Alabama?
$3,400 to $10,300 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Dothan at about $6,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Birmingham at $6,900.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $6,850 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 30% ($2,050). Materials are 69%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $23.18 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.43 to $27.11.
+Where does Alabama rank for aluminum fence costs?
49th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,850 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Alabama?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $6,150 and premium work $7,550 to $10,300. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Alabama?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alabama metros we cover, Daphne has the most comfortable months (12 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 Alabama?
$170 to $790, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Alabama
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 an Aluminum 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 = installed range minus HomeGuide's $10-$25/ft labor range.