Aluminum fence cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,350 – $10,200
- Per linear ft
- $22 – $67
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #281
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Fayetteville area: $3,350 to $10,200 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 11% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$5,400 to $8,150
About $35.50 to $53.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,000 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,100 | $3,000 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,350 | $6,750 | $10,200 | 100% |
Why Fayetteville prices look the way they do
Labor is 31% of the midpoint bill here, against 35% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (40%), construction laborers (40%), sheet metal workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Fayetteville the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,550 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.4: $35 to $140.
Who does the work: Fayetteville trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Fayetteville the blend is 0.81.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $18.93 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 79.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.95 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $23.45 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 9.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 1.1% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has 275,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 93rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.49 | $21.95 | $23.45 | $29.71 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Is Fayetteville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Fayetteville. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $6,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | +3% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +5% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +2% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #281 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −2% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +9% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | +17% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +7% |
Optional extras in Fayetteville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.87 for Fayetteville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.81) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $170 – $780 |
Why two Fayetteville quotes can differ
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.
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from pool fence (100 linear ft) to 200 ft (200 linear ft).
Basic
$3,350 to $6,100
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,400 to $8,150
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,450 to $10,200
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,450 | $5,000 – $6,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,450 – $8,100 | $7,200 – $10,800 | $9,900 – $13,500 |
Planning more than one job in Fayetteville?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−9%) and chain-link fence lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,300 – $101,000 | −10% |
The best months for aluminum fence in Fayetteville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
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Aluminum fence in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Fayetteville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,350 to $10,200 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,400 to $8,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Fayetteville?
About $22 to $67 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,600, which is 2% less than Fayetteville ($6,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $6,750. Materials are 67% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$3,350 to $10,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($6,700 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Fayetteville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $6,100 and premium work $7,450 to $10,200. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Is there a bad season to install an aluminum fence in Fayetteville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Fayetteville?
$170 to $780, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Fayetteville
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.