Aluminum fence cost in Florida
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,700
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $70.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 19
Across Florida, an aluminum fence costs about $3,550 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 6% below the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $23.98 an hour in Florida (US: $29.12).
Inside Florida, the metros we cover range from $6,850 (Tallahassee) to $7,500 (Miami) 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 Florida (statewide), standard level
$5,700 to $8,600
About $37.50 to $56.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,750 | $5,800 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $5,700 | $8,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Florida
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,800 | $7,350 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,250 | $3,250 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,150 | $10,700 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Florida
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Florida wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−4%) and inground pool lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −7% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $33,400 – $104,500 | −7% |
Aluminum fence cost by metro in Florida
1 of the 19 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,700 – $11,300 | $7,500 | +5% |
| North Port, FL | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | level |
| Naples, FL | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Crestview, FL | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Sebastian, FL | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Palm Bay, FL | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Panama City, FL | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,000 | −2% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $3,500 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −2% |
| Pensacola, FL | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −2% |
| Deltona, FL | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −4% |
| Ocala, FL | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −4% |
| Tallahassee, FL | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −4% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Florida
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 0.86 for Florida.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.98 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.41 and $28.79 an hour. BLS counts 39,300 of them working in the state, 39.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.17 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.06 an hour. About 87,040 work in the state. That is 87.7 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 $23.87 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.61 and $28.87 an hour. BLS counts 8,040 of them working in the state, 8.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.79 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.41) would take off about $95. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,929,860 jobs across Florida (May 2025), which is 6.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.41 | $23.98 | $28.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.83 | $21.17 | $23.06 | $22.66 | 0.93 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $19.61 | $23.87 | $28.87 | $29.71 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Florida
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Florida wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,550 to $6,450
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,700 to $8,600
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,850 to $10,700
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,300 | $3,850 – $5,750 | $5,300 – $7,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,450 | $5,700 – $8,600 | $7,850 – $10,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,700 – $8,550 | $7,600 – $11,400 | $10,500 – $14,300 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Florida
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.
Florida seasons and aluminum fence
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Florida metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Miami has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Florida at 12 months; Punta Gorda has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 46 inches a year in Lakeland to 68 inches in Pensacola.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 61 | 88 | 57 | 12: all year |
| Tampa | 53 | 91 | 49 | 8: October through May |
| Orlando | 50 | 92 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Jacksonville | 47 | 92 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| North Port | 51 | 93 | 53 | 7: October through April |
| Cape Coral | 54 | 92 | 57 | 7: October through April |
| Lakeland | 52 | 93 | 46 | 7: October through April |
| Palm Bay | 49 | 91 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Deltona | 50 | 93 | 50 | 8: October through May |
| Pensacola | 44 | 92 | 68 | 9: September through May |
| Tallahassee | 41 | 92 | 59 | 9: September through May |
| Naples | 56 | 91 | 50 | 8: October through May |
| Port St. Lucie | 51 | 90 | 51 | 10: September through June |
| Gainesville | 43 | 91 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Crestview | 39 | 92 | 64 | 9: September through May |
| Ocala | 46 | 92 | 52 | 8: October through May |
| Panama City | 43 | 91 | 61 | 10: September through June |
| Sebastian | 52 | 91 | 53 | 10: September through June |
| Punta Gorda | 51 | 93 | 53 | 7: October through April |
Optional extras in Florida
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Florida by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.98), 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) | $180 – $830 |
Florida versus the states around it
Florida ranks 39 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. Florida sits at $7,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 420 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | level |
| South Carolina | 430 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Alabama | 480 miles away | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −4% |
| North Carolina | 540 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Mississippi | 550 miles away | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −4% |
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Aluminum fence in Florida: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Florida?
$3,550 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Florida can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Florida is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Tallahassee at about $6,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Miami at $7,500.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Florida than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $7,150 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Florida?
About 32% ($2,250). Materials are 67%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Florida?
The BLS statewide median is $23.98 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.41 to $28.79.
+Where does Florida rank for aluminum fence costs?
39th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,150 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Florida?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $6,450 and premium work $7,850 to $10,700. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Florida?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Florida metros we cover, Miami 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 Florida?
$180 to $830, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Florida
- Miami, FL$7,500 midpoint
- North Port, FL$7,100 midpoint
- Naples, FL$7,100 midpoint
- Punta Gorda, FL$7,050 midpoint
- Crestview, FL$7,050 midpoint
- Jacksonville, FL$7,050 midpoint
- Sebastian, FL$7,050 midpoint
- Tampa, FL$7,050 midpoint
- Palm Bay, FL$7,050 midpoint
- Cape Coral, FL$7,050 midpoint
- Panama City, FL$7,000 midpoint
- Port St. Lucie, FL$7,000 midpoint
- Pensacola, FL$7,000 midpoint
- Orlando, FL$7,000 midpoint
- Deltona, FL$6,950 midpoint
- Gainesville, FL$6,900 midpoint
- Lakeland, FL$6,850 midpoint
- Ocala, FL$6,850 midpoint
- Tallahassee, FL$6,850 midpoint
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.