Aluminum fence cost in Albany, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,250 – $9,900
- Per linear ft
- $21.50 – $65.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Albany, GA usually costs $3,250 to $9,900 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $21.50 to $65.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,000 less. Carpenters earn a median of $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, 37% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Albany, GA, standard level
$5,250 to $7,900
About $34.50 to $52 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,250 | $7,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Albany, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,800 | $2,550 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,250 | $6,600 | $9,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Albany number
Labor is 27% 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 Albany the blended ratio comes out at 0.69.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albany is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,700 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.7: $35 to $130.
Albany weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Albany Sw Ga Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Albany are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albany gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 62 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 63 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
Albany: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albany. 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
$3,250 to $5,900
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,250 to $7,900
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,250 to $9,900
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,150 – $3,950 | $3,500 – $5,300 | $4,850 – $6,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,250 – $5,900 | $5,250 – $7,900 | $7,250 – $9,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,300 – $7,850 | $6,950 – $10,500 | $9,650 – $13,200 |
Extras that change the Albany total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.82 for Albany, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.69) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $160 – $740 |
What local crews earn in Albany
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 Albany the blend is 0.69.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.46 an hour, 37% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.38 and $23.55 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 13.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $17.25 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.62 and $18.96 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 68.5 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 $19.01 an hour, 36% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.01 and $29.00 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 5.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $180 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 0.6% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albany has 58,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 293rd 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% | $17.38 | $18.46 | $23.55 | $29.12 | 0.63 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $14.62 | $17.25 | $18.96 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $19.01 | $19.01 | $29.00 | $29.71 | 0.64 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.69 | |||||
Albany against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $6,600 to $7,050 across Albany and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | $3,250 – $9,900 | $6,600 | |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +8% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $3,300 – $10,200 | $6,750 | +3% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,600 | +1% |
| Macon, GA85 miles | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,800 | +4% |
| Tallahassee, FL90 miles | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +8% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albany ranks #298 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albany is 8% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $3,600 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +11% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | +8% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +4% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,300 – $10,200 | $6,750 | +3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +4% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | +12% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +11% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $3,750 – $11,300 | $7,500 | +14% |
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +7% |
What nearby projects cost in Albany
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albany wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−10%) and chain-link fence lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,500 – $6,500 | −16% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,900 | −19% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,100 – $97,300 | −14% |
Why two Albany quotes can differ
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.
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Aluminum fence in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Albany?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,250 to $9,900 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,250 to $7,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Albany?
About $21.50 to $65.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Albany or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,050, which is 8% more than Albany ($6,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $1,800 out of $6,600. Materials are 71% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Albany?
$3,250 to $9,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Georgia?
Albany is 8% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($7,100 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.38 to $23.55.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Albany?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $5,900 and premium work $7,250 to $9,900. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+When is the best time to install an aluminum fence in Albany?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May and October 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 Albany?
$160 to $740, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Albany
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.