Aluminum fence cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $12,100
- Per linear ft
- $27.50 – $80
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $12,100 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $27.50 to $80 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is 7% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, 27% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Springfield, IL, standard level
$6,500 to $9,700
About $43 to $64 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $4,050 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,000 | 56% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $3,450 | $4,950 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,150 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 40%, construction laborers at 40%, sheet metal workers at 20%. Weighted together, Springfield wages are 1.32 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,550, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $35 to $140.
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$4,150 to $7,300
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,500 to $9,700
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,900 to $12,100
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,900 | $4,350 – $6,500 | $6,000 – $8,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,150 – $7,300 | $6,500 – $9,700 | $8,900 – $12,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,500 – $9,750 | $8,700 – $12,900 | $11,900 – $16,100 |
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Springfield. Davenport is the lowest at about $7,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $4,150 – $12,100 | $8,100 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $4,100 – $12,000 | $8,050 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | level |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,950 | −2% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $4,150 – $12,300 | $8,200 | +1% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | −7% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +6% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #41 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Springfield is 6% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $4,500 – $13,300 | $8,900 | +9% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | −3% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,950 | −2% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,100 – $12,000 | $8,050 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | −15% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | +5% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $3,750 – $11,100 | $7,450 | −9% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −17% |
Extras that change the Springfield total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Springfield by the average of the local wage index (1.32) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.13. 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) | $230 – $1,000 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Springfield is 1.32 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $37.01 an hour, which is 27% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $39.67 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 28.8 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 $29.52 an hour, 30% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $35.79 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 50.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $43.43 an hour, which is 46% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.50 and $47.81 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($26.51) it shrinks by about $380. The total moves by 1.2% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 100,810 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 203rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.56 | $29.52 | $35.79 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $30.50 | $43.43 | $47.81 | $29.71 | 1.46 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.32 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +20% and vinyl fence +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,350 | +1% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $8,200 | +8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $7,200 | +15% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $43,300 – $135,000 | +20% |
When to schedule aluminum fence in Springfield
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Springfield #2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Springfield gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 23 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 19 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 22 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
Why two Springfield quotes can differ
Permit
A fence permit runs $40-$150.
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.
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Aluminum fence in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $12,100 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Springfield?
About $27.50 to $80 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 Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,050, which is 1% less than Springfield ($8,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $8,100. Materials are 56% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Springfield?
$4,150 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 6% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.51 to $39.67.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $7,300 and premium work $8,900 to $12,100. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Springfield?
$230 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Springfield
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.