Aluminum fence cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,700
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $70.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #191
- 1 = most expensive
Topeka homeowners pay roughly $3,550 to $10,700 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $23.50 to $70.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Topeka is 6% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.0).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Topeka, KS, standard level
$5,700 to $8,550
About $37.50 to $56.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,700 | $8,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Topeka, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,600 | $7,050 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,450 | $3,500 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,100 | $10,700 | 100% |
Why Topeka prices look the way they do
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, Topeka wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Topeka metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,600, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.8) and land at $35 to $130.
When to schedule aluminum fence in Topeka
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Topeka Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Topeka (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Topeka gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 50 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 | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Topeka
Because every project leans on different trades, Topeka's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs −3% and wood fence −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,550 | −7% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,000 – $109,500 | −3% |
How Topeka compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $7,600. Wichita is the cheapest at $6,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,600 | +6% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −3% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | −2% |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +3% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Topeka comes in at #191 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Topeka is 1% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Topeka's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,300 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −5% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −6% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $3,300 – $10,000 | $6,650 | −7% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +1% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Topeka
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.
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 Topeka is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.62 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $29.63 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 31.1 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 $22.15 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.78 and $23.66 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 70.0 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 $30.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.05 and $38.60 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 15.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($22.76) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 2.5% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,750 jobs in the Topeka area. That makes it the 188th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.76 | $24.62 | $29.63 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.78 | $22.15 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $19.05 | $30.56 | $38.60 | $29.71 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Topeka
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Topeka 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
$3,550 to $6,400
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,700 to $8,550
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 | $3,800 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,400 | $5,700 – $8,550 | $7,850 – $10,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,750 – $8,500 | $7,550 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,200 |
Optional extras in Topeka
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Topeka by the average of the local wage index (0.93) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.94. 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 – $840 |
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Aluminum fence in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Topeka?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,550 to $10,700 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,700 to $8,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Topeka?
About $23.50 to $70.50 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 Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,600, which is 6% more than Topeka ($7,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $7,100. Materials are 64% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Topeka?
$3,550 to $10,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Topeka?
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 Topeka area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 1% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($7,200 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $24.62 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.76 to $29.63.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Topeka?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $6,400 and premium work $7,850 to $10,700. 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 Topeka?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February and November 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 Topeka?
$190 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Topeka
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.