Aluminum fence cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,500 – $10,600
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $70
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Springfield area: $3,500 to $10,600 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Springfield, MO, standard level
$5,650 to $8,500
About $37 to $56 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,600 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,600 | $7,050 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,400 | $3,400 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,500 | $7,050 | $10,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
Labor is 34% 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 0.91.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,600 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.6: $35 to $130.
Why two Springfield quotes can differ
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.
Optional extras in Springfield
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for Springfield, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.91) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $190 – $830 |
Who does the work: Springfield trade wages
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 0.91.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $25.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $31.04 an hour. About 920 work in the metro. That is 41.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.26 and $28.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,020 of them working in the area, 45.7 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 $24.12 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $35.62 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 10.3 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 $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 223,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 108th 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% | $21.89 | $25.00 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.26 | $23.00 | $28.96 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.60 | $24.12 | $35.62 | $29.71 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
What nearby projects cost 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, inground pool comes out highest (−5%) and wood fence lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,400 – $107,500 | −5% |
The best months for aluminum fence in Springfield
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Springfield Wbo (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Springfield are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 38 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 | 43 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 56 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 27 | 2.6 | Workable |
Springfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
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
$3,500 to $6,350
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,650 to $8,500
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,800 to $10,600
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,250 | $3,800 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,100 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,350 | $5,650 – $8,500 | $7,800 – $10,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,700 – $8,450 | $7,500 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,100 |
How Springfield compares
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 $6,750 to $7,650 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −4% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | +8% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +4% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,600 | +7% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | +8% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #205 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 7% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,150 – $12,300 | $8,200 | +16% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,600 | +7% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +4% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | −1% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | +8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +3% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | −1% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | level |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +7% |
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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 $3,500 to $10,600 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 to $8,500. 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 $23 to $70 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,950, which is 1% less than Springfield ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $7,050. Materials are 65% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Springfield?
$3,500 to $10,600. 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 $35 to $130 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 Missouri?
Springfield is 7% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($7,650 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.89 to $31.04.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Springfield?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $6,350 and premium work $7,800 to $10,600. 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 February through December. February and December 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?
$190 to $830, 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.