Aluminum fence cost in Hawaii
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,850 – $14,300
- Per linear ft
- $32 – $94
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +26%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Hawaii? Plan on $4,850 to $14,300 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.53x the US blend), materials (price index 111.6) and permit costs (110.0) put the state above the national midpoint by 26%.
Inside Hawaii, the metros we cover range from $9,550 (Kahului) to $9,700 (Honolulu) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Hawaii (statewide), standard level
$7,650 to $11,400
About $50.50 to $75.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $6,600 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $7,650 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Hawaii
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $5,450 | $8,350 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,300 | $4,000 | $5,750 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,850 | $9,550 | $14,300 | 100% |
Hawaii labor market for aluminum fence
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 1.53 for Hawaii.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $41.00 an hour, which is 41% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $31.91 and $53.36 an hour. BLS counts 4,810 of them working in the state, 76.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $37.07 an hour, 64% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $25.13 and $42.19 an hour. About 4,580 work in the state. That is 73.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $46.32 an hour, which is 56% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $37.40 and $50.70 an hour. BLS counts 490 of them working in the state, 7.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($53.36 an hour) would add about $450 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($31.91) would take off about $330. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 627,530 jobs across Hawaii (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $31.91 | $41.00 | $53.36 | $29.12 | 1.41 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $25.13 | $37.07 | $42.19 | $22.66 | 1.64 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $37.40 | $46.32 | $50.70 | $29.71 | 1.56 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.53 | |||||
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Hawaii
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.
Hawaii seasons and aluminum fence
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Hawaii metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Honolulu has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Hawaii at 12 months; Kahului has the shortest at 10 (October through July). Rainfall runs from 16 inches a year in Kahului to 16 inches in Honolulu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 67 | 88 | 16 | 12: all year |
| Kahului | 64 | 89 | 16 | 10: October through July |
Related projects, priced for Hawaii
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Hawaii wages and prices. Against national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+37%) and vinyl fence lowest (+20%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $5,350 – $11,100 | +20% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $9,700 | +28% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,950 – $8,600 | +37% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $49,700 – $155,000 | +37% |
Quality levels and sizes in Hawaii
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Hawaii wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$4,850 to $8,600
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$7,650 to $11,400
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$10,500 to $14,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $3,250 – $5,750 | $5,150 – $7,650 | $7,050 – $9,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,850 – $8,600 | $7,650 – $11,400 | $10,500 – $14,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,450 – $11,500 | $10,200 – $15,200 | $14,000 – $19,000 |
Hawaii versus the states around it
Hawaii ranks 1 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. Hawaii sits at $9,550. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2530 miles away | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | −10% |
| Oregon | 2590 miles away | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −15% |
| Washington | 2710 miles away | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,600 | −10% |
| Nevada | 2730 miles away | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −23% |
| Alaska | 2850 miles away | $4,350 – $13,000 | $8,650 | −9% |
Hawaii metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,550, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | $4,950 – $14,500 | $9,700 | +2% |
| Kahului, HI | $4,850 – $14,300 | $9,550 | level |
Add-ons priced for Hawaii
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Hawaii by the average of the local wage index (1.53) and goods index (1.12), a factor of 1.32. 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) | $260 – $1,200 |
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Aluminum fence in Hawaii: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Hawaii?
$4,850 to $14,300 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Hawaii can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Hawaii is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Kahului at about $9,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Honolulu at $9,700.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Hawaii than the US average?
It is 26% more expensive: $9,550 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Hawaii?
About 42% ($4,000). Materials are 57%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.53x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Hawaii?
The BLS statewide median is $41.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.91 to $53.36.
+Where does Hawaii rank for aluminum fence costs?
1st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,550 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Hawaii?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,850 to $8,600 and premium work $10,500 to $14,300. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Hawaii?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Hawaii metros we cover, Honolulu 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 Hawaii?
$260 to $1,200, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Hawaii
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.