Aluminum fence cost in Massachusetts
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,200 – $12,400
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $82
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 6
Across Massachusetts, an aluminum fence costs about $4,200 to $12,400 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% above the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $36.16 an hour in Massachusetts (US: $29.12).
Inside Massachusetts, the metros we cover range from $7,600 (Pittsfield) to $8,400 (Boston) 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 Massachusetts (statewide), standard level
$6,700 to $10,000
About $44 to $65.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,800 | $5,850 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $4,000 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,700 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,800 | $7,400 | 58% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,400 | $4,900 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,200 | $8,350 | $12,400 | 100% |
Aluminum fence cost by metro in Massachusetts
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $4,250 – $12,500 | $8,400 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA | $4,150 – $12,200 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Barnstable, MA | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Amherst, MA | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | −5% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −9% |
Extras that change the Massachusetts total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.14 for Massachusetts, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.30) and goods price index (0.99). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $230 – $1,050 |
If you are planning more than one job in Massachusetts
Each project weights the trades differently, so Massachusetts's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, inground pool is +19% and vinyl fence +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,700 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,450 | +11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,350 | +18% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $43,000 – $134,000 | +19% |
Massachusetts seasons and aluminum fence
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Massachusetts 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.
Barnstable has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Massachusetts at 10 months (March through December); Pittsfield has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Boston to 48 inches in Worcester.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 23 | 82 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Worcester | 17 | 80 | 48 | 8: April through November |
| Springfield | 16 | 85 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Barnstable | 24 | 81 | 45 | 10: March through December |
| Amherst | 16 | 85 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Pittsfield | 14 | 79 | 44 | 8: April through November |
How Massachusetts compares with nearby states
Massachusetts ranks 8 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. Massachusetts sits at $8,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40 miles away | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −9% |
| Rhode Island | 50 miles away | $3,850 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −7% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,900 | −5% |
| Maine | 120 miles away | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | −10% |
| Vermont | 180 miles away | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,500 | −10% |
Basic, standard or premium: Massachusetts 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
$4,200 to $7,500
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,700 to $10,000
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,150 to $12,400
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,700 | $6,150 – $8,350 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,200 – $7,500 | $6,700 – $10,000 | $9,150 – $12,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,600 – $10,000 | $8,900 – $13,300 | $12,200 – $16,500 |
Massachusetts labor market for aluminum fence
Massachusetts'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 1.30 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $36.16 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.21 and $46.88 an hour. About 18,540 work in the state. That is 51.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.48 an hour, which is 35% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $25.16 and $42.46 an hour. BLS counts 16,210 of them working in the state, 44.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $39.47 an hour, 33% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $25.37 and $44.54 an hour. About 2,890 work in the state. That is 7.9 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 ($46.88 an hour) would add about $390 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.21) would take off about $250. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,637,650 jobs across Massachusetts (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.21 | $36.16 | $46.88 | $29.12 | 1.24 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $25.16 | $30.48 | $42.46 | $22.66 | 1.35 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $25.37 | $39.47 | $44.54 | $29.71 | 1.33 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
Why two Massachusetts 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.
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Aluminum fence in Massachusetts: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Massachusetts?
$4,200 to $12,400 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Massachusetts can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Massachusetts is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Pittsfield at about $7,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Boston at $8,400.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Massachusetts than the US average?
It is 10% more expensive: $8,350 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Massachusetts?
About 41% ($3,400). Materials are 58%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.30x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Massachusetts?
The BLS statewide median is $36.16 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.21 to $46.88.
+Where does Massachusetts rank for aluminum fence costs?
8th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,350 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Massachusetts?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $7,500 and premium work $9,150 to $12,400. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Massachusetts?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Massachusetts metros we cover, Barnstable 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 Massachusetts?
$230 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Massachusetts
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.