Aluminum fence cost in Springfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $12,200
- Per linear ft
- $27.50 – $80.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #40
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Springfield, MA usually costs $4,150 to $12,200 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $27.50 to $80.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $580 more. Carpenters earn a median of $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, 25% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Springfield, MA, standard level
$6,550 to $9,800
About $43.50 to $64.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,950 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $6,550 | $9,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,750 | $7,300 | 58% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,350 | $4,800 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,150 | $8,200 | $12,200 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
Labor is 41% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.28.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,750 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.1: $40 to $140.
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $7,600 to $8,200 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $4,150 – $12,200 | $8,200 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | −3% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $3,950 – $11,800 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −7% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $3,850 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −6% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $4,200 – $12,400 | $8,350 | +2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #40 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 2% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,250 – $12,500 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | −3% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $4,200 – $12,600 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | −6% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $3,750 – $11,300 | $7,500 | −8% |
What local crews earn in Springfield
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 Springfield the blend is 1.28.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $36.31 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $42.01 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 32.8 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 $30.12 an hour, which is 33% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $37.06 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 43.7 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 $36.82 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.30 and $42.95 an hour. About 200 work in the metro. That is 9.9 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 $210 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $290. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 201,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 113th 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% | $28.38 | $36.31 | $42.01 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $23.44 | $30.12 | $37.06 | $22.66 | 1.33 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $26.30 | $36.82 | $42.95 | $29.71 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+17%) and vinyl fence lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,650 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $8,350 | +10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,300 | +17% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $42,200 – $131,500 | +17% |
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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
$4,150 to $7,350
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,550 to $9,800
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,000 to $12,200
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,950 | $4,400 – $6,550 | $6,000 – $8,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,150 – $7,350 | $6,550 – $9,800 | $9,000 – $12,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,500 – $9,800 | $8,700 – $13,000 | $11,900 – $16,200 |
Springfield weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (10 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 Springfield are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December 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.
Springfield gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Springfield
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.12 for Springfield, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.28) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $220 – $1,000 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Springfield
Permit
A fence permit runs $40-$150.
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.
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Aluminum fence in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $12,200 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,550 to $9,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Springfield?
About $27.50 to $80.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,900, which is 3% less than Springfield ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $3,350 out of $8,200. Materials are 58% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Springfield?
$4,150 to $12,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.38 to $42.01.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $7,350 and premium work $9,000 to $12,200. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Springfield?
$220 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Springfield
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.