Aluminum fence cost in Kansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,600 – $10,800
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $71
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Kansas, an aluminum fence costs about $3,600 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% below the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $27.39 an hour in Kansas (US: $29.12).
Inside Kansas, the metros we cover range from $6,900 (Wichita) to $7,100 (Topeka) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kansas (statewide), standard level
$5,750 to $8,650
About $38 to $57 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,750 | $8,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,600 | $7,050 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,500 | $3,600 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,600 | $7,200 | $10,800 | 100% |
Kansas seasons and aluminum fence
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Kansas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Kansas metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 34 inches a year in Wichita to 37 in Topeka.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 23 | 93 | 34 | 9: February through June and September through December |
| Topeka | 20 | 90 | 37 | 9: February through June and August through November |
Quality levels and sizes in Kansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,600 to $6,450
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,750 to $8,650
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,900 to $10,800
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,350 | $3,850 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,600 – $6,450 | $5,750 – $8,650 | $7,900 – $10,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,800 – $8,600 | $7,650 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,300 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Kansas
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 0.96 for Kansas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $32.08 an hour. BLS counts 5,210 of them working in the state, 36.2 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 $21.56 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.94 and $23.66 an hour. About 9,990 work in the state. That is 69.5 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 $30.13 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.85 and $41.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,730 of them working in the state, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($32.08 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.99) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across Kansas (May 2025), which is 0.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.99 | $27.39 | $32.08 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.94 | $21.56 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.85 | $30.13 | $41.67 | $29.71 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Which Kansas city is cheapest for aluminum fence?
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Wichita, KS | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −4% |
Kansas versus the states around it
Kansas ranks 36 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. Kansas sits at $7,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 160 miles away | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −4% |
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −1% |
| Missouri | 250 miles away | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | +6% |
| Arkansas | 280 miles away | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −7% |
| Iowa | 340 miles away | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,300 | +2% |
Optional extras in Kansas
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kansas by the average of the local wage index (0.96) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.95. 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) | $190 – $850 |
Other Kansas jobs that often go with aluminum fence
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (−6%) and inground pool lowest (−6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $33,800 – $105,500 | −6% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Kansas
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.
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Aluminum fence in Kansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Kansas?
$3,600 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kansas is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Wichita at about $6,900 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Topeka at $7,100.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Kansas than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $7,200 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kansas?
About 35% ($2,500). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.96x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Kansas?
The BLS statewide median is $27.39 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.99 to $32.08.
+Where does Kansas rank for aluminum fence costs?
36th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,200 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Kansas?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,600 to $6,450 and premium work $7,900 to $10,800. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Kansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kansas metros we cover, Wichita has the most comfortable months (9 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 Kansas?
$190 to $850, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Kansas
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.