Aluminum fence cost in Louisiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,350 – $10,200
- Per linear ft
- $22 – $67.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 9
Across Louisiana, an aluminum fence costs about $3,350 to $10,200 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 11% below the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $24.00 an hour in Louisiana (US: $29.12).
Inside Louisiana, the metros we cover range from $6,700 (Alexandria) to $6,950 (Baton Rouge) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Louisiana (statewide), standard level
$5,450 to $8,150
About $35.50 to $54 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Louisiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,150 | $3,050 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,350 | $6,800 | $10,200 | 100% |
How Louisiana compares with nearby states
Louisiana ranks 50 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. Louisiana sits at $6,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 130 miles away | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Alabama | 310 miles away | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +1% |
| Texas | 360 miles away | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +4% |
| Arkansas | 360 miles away | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −1% |
| Tennessee | 460 miles away | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | +5% |
Quality levels and sizes in Louisiana
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Louisiana wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,350 to $6,100
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,450 to $8,150
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,500 to $10,200
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,100 | $3,650 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $6,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,100 | $5,450 – $8,150 | $7,500 – $10,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,500 – $8,100 | $7,200 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,600 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Louisiana
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 0.82 for Louisiana.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 8,990 of them working in the state, 46.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.38 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.59 and $22.74 an hour. About 22,100 work in the state. That is 114.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.19 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.86 and $29.45 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the state, 5.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.72 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.03) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,934,900 jobs across Louisiana (May 2025), which is 1.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.03 | $24.00 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.59 | $18.38 | $22.74 | $22.66 | 0.81 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $17.86 | $24.19 | $29.45 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Other Louisiana jobs that often go with aluminum fence
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Louisiana wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−9%) and chain-link fence lowest (−14%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,500 – $101,500 | −10% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Louisiana
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.
Which Louisiana city is cheapest for aluminum fence?
2 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,800, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | +2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | +2% |
| New Orleans, LA | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | level |
| Lafayette, LA | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | level |
| Slidell, LA | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | level |
| Houma, LA | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | level |
| Monroe, LA | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −1% |
| Alexandria, LA | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −1% |
When Louisiana weather lets you install
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Louisiana metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
New Orleans has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Louisiana at 10 months (September through June); Shreveport has the shortest at 8 (October through May). Rainfall runs from 51 inches a year in Shreveport to 66 inches in Slidell.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 47 | 91 | 60 | 10: September through June |
| Baton Rouge | 42 | 92 | 62 | 9: September through May |
| Lafayette | 44 | 92 | 63 | 9: September through May |
| Shreveport | 37 | 94 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Lake Charles | 43 | 92 | 60 | 9: September through May |
| Slidell | 42 | 90 | 66 | 10: September through June |
| Monroe | 37 | 93 | 55 | 9: September through May |
| Houma | 44 | 91 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Alexandria | 39 | 92 | 61 | 10: September through June |
Optional extras in Louisiana
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Louisiana by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.88. 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) | $180 – $790 |
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Aluminum fence in Louisiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Louisiana?
$3,350 to $10,200 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Louisiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Louisiana is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Alexandria at about $6,700 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Baton Rouge at $6,950.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Louisiana than the US average?
It is 11% cheaper: $6,800 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Louisiana?
About 32% ($2,150). Materials are 67%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.82x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Louisiana?
The BLS statewide median is $24.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.03 to $28.72.
+Where does Louisiana rank for aluminum fence costs?
50th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,800 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Louisiana?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $6,100 and premium work $7,500 to $10,200. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Louisiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Louisiana metros we cover, New Orleans has the most comfortable months (10 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 Louisiana?
$180 to $790, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Louisiana
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.