Aluminum fence cost in Maryland
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $11,700
- Per linear ft
- $25.50 – $76.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Maryland? Plan on $3,850 to $11,700 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.02x the US blend), materials (price index 102.5) and permit costs (105.0) put the state above the national midpoint by 2%.
Inside Maryland, the metros we cover range from $7,250 (Hagerstown) to $7,700 (Baltimore) 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 Maryland (statewide), standard level
$6,200 to $9,300
About $41 to $61.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,900 | $6,050 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,200 | $9,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $5,000 | $7,700 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,650 | $3,800 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $3,850 | $7,750 | $11,700 | 100% |
Optional extras in Maryland
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Maryland, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) and goods price index (1.03). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $200 – $920 |
Basic, standard or premium: Maryland prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from pool fence (100 linear ft) to 200 ft (200 linear ft).
Basic
$3,850 to $7,000
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,200 to $9,300
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,550 to $11,700
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,250 | $5,750 – $7,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,000 | $6,200 – $9,300 | $8,550 – $11,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,150 – $9,300 | $8,250 – $12,400 | $11,400 – $15,500 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Maryland
Maryland's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.02 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.27 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.11 and $36.93 an hour. About 9,770 work in the state. That is 35.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.58 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.98 and $26.70 an hour. BLS counts 20,920 of them working in the state, 75.7 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 $30.08 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.57 and $36.21 an hour. About 1,940 work in the state. That is 7.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.93 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.11) would take off about $190. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,763,030 jobs across Maryland (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.11 | $30.27 | $36.93 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.98 | $22.58 | $26.70 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.57 | $30.08 | $36.21 | $29.71 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Other Maryland jobs that often go with aluminum fence
Each project weights the trades differently, so Maryland's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, wood fence is +2% and inground pool +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,650 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,850 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,250 | +2% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $36,500 – $114,000 | +1% |
Maryland against its neighbors
Maryland ranks 13 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. Maryland sits at $7,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 miles away | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +3% |
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −5% |
| Pennsylvania | 70 miles away | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −2% |
| New Jersey | 110 miles away | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,650 | +11% |
| Virginia | 150 miles away | $3,650 – $11,100 | $7,350 | −5% |
Maryland metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,750, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $3,850 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −1% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −7% |
Why two Maryland quotes can differ
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.
When Maryland weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Maryland is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Lexington Park has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Maryland at 12 months; Hagerstown has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Hagerstown to 45 inches in Lexington Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 30 | 90 | 44 | 10: February through June and August through December |
| Hagerstown | 22 | 86 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Lexington Park | 30 | 87 | 45 | 12: all year |
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Aluminum fence in Maryland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Maryland?
$3,850 to $11,700 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maryland can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maryland is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Hagerstown at about $7,250 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Baltimore at $7,700.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Maryland than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $7,750 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maryland?
About 34% ($2,650). Materials are 64%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Maryland?
The BLS statewide median is $30.27 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.11 to $36.93.
+Where does Maryland rank for aluminum fence costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,750 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Maryland?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,000 and premium work $8,550 to $11,700. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Maryland?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Maryland metros we cover, Lexington Park has the most comfortable months (12 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 Maryland?
$200 to $920, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Maryland
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.