Aluminum fence cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,400 – $10,400
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #254
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Wichita area: $3,400 to $10,400 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.49 an hour in the Wichita area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Wichita, KS, standard level
$5,500 to $8,300
About $36.50 to $54.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,600 | $7,050 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,250 | $3,200 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,400 | $6,900 | $10,400 | 100% |
Where the Wichita price comes from
Labor is 32% 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 Wichita the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wichita is at 94.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,600 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.9: $35 to $130.
Specs and site conditions that change a Wichita bid
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.
Extras that change the Wichita total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Wichita, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $800 |
Related projects, priced for Wichita
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wichita wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−8%) and chain-link fence lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $6,950 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,900 – $103,000 | −9% |
Wichita: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wichita. 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
$3,400 to $6,200
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,500 to $8,300
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,600 to $10,400
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,150 | $3,700 – $5,550 | $5,100 – $6,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,200 | $5,500 – $8,300 | $7,600 – $10,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,550 – $8,250 | $7,300 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $13,800 |
Who does the work: Wichita trade wages
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 Wichita the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.49 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $29.66 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 39.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $19.89 an hour, which is 12% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $22.93 an hour. BLS counts 2,300 of them working in the area, 74.5 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 $23.85 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.77 and $37.46 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 22.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 1.0% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wichita has 308,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 82nd 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% | $22.49 | $24.49 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.93 | $19.89 | $22.93 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.77 | $23.85 | $37.46 | $29.71 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
How Wichita compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Wichita. Tulsa comes closest at about $6,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | level |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +3% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | +1% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | +1% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,600 | +10% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +4% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wichita ranks #254 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wichita is 4% below the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +5% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +11% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +6% |
The best months for aluminum fence in Wichita
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Wichita (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 Wichita are February through June and September through December: 9 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Wichita gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.2 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 44 | 23 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 36 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
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Aluminum fence in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Wichita?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,400 to $10,400 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $8,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Wichita?
About $22.50 to $68 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 Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,900, which is 0% more than Wichita ($6,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $6,900. Materials are 66% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Wichita?
$3,400 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Wichita?
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 Wichita area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 4% 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 Wichita?
The BLS median is $24.49 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.49 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Wichita?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $6,200 and premium work $7,600 to $10,400. 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 Wichita?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. February and December 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 Wichita?
$180 to $800, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Wichita
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.