Aluminum fence cost in Baton Rouge, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,450 – $10,400
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $68.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #244
- 1 = most expensive
Baton Rouge homeowners pay roughly $3,450 to $10,400 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $22.50 to $68.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Baton Rouge is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $26.75 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Baton Rouge, LA, standard level
$5,550 to $8,300
About $36.50 to $55 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,550 | $8,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Baton Rouge, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,250 | $3,250 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,450 | $6,950 | $10,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Baton Rouge 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, Baton Rouge wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 33% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baton Rouge metro is 93.7 (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 (90.8) and land at $35 to $140.
Related projects, priced for Baton Rouge
Because every project leans on different trades, Baton Rouge's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs −7% and chain-link fence −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $33,500 – $104,500 | −7% |
When to schedule aluminum fence in Baton Rouge
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Baton Rouge Ryan Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Baton Rouge (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Baton Rouge gets about 62 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and August (6.5 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 4.4 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 62 | 42 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 65 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 72 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 6.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 58 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 5.3 | Workable |
Baton Rouge against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group. Alexandria is the cheapest at $6,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | |
| Lafayette, LA70 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −2% |
| Houma, LA85 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −2% |
| Alexandria, LA100 miles | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS120 miles | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Baton Rouge comes in at #244 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Baton Rouge is 2% above the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Baton Rouge's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baton Rouge against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +4% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +11% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +2% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +4% |
Baton Rouge: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baton Rouge 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
$3,450 to $6,250
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,550 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 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,000 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,250 | $5,550 – $8,300 | $7,600 – $10,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,600 – $8,300 | $7,350 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $13,800 |
Optional extras in Baton Rouge
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Baton Rouge by the average of the local wage index (0.87) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.90. 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 – $810 |
Why two Baton Rouge quotes can differ
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.
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 Baton Rouge is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $26.75 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $29.27 an hour. BLS counts 3,490 of them working in the area, 85.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.58 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.59 and $22.72 an hour. About 6,300 work in the metro. That is 153.8 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 $25.36 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 6.1 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 ($29.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($23.20) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 1.3% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 409,690 jobs in the Baton Rouge area. That makes it the 60th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.20 | $26.75 | $29.27 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.59 | $18.58 | $22.72 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.74 | $25.36 | $29.38 | $29.71 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Aluminum fence in Baton Rouge: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Baton Rouge?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,450 to $10,400 in the Baton Rouge area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,550 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 Baton Rouge?
About $22.50 to $68.50 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 Baton Rouge or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,800, which is 2% less than Baton Rouge ($6,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baton Rouge?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $6,950. Materials are 66% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Baton Rouge?
$3,450 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baton Rouge expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is 2% above the Louisiana statewide estimate ($6,800 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $26.75 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $29.27.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Baton Rouge?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,450 to $6,250 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 Baton Rouge?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September 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 Baton Rouge?
$180 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Baton Rouge
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.