Aluminum fence cost in Montana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,700 – $11,100
- Per linear ft
- $24.50 – $73.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Montana? Plan on $3,700 to $11,100 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.01x the US blend), materials (price index 96.0) and permit costs (94.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 2%.
Inside Montana, the metros we cover range from $7,400 (Missoula) to $7,700 (Bozeman) 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 Montana (statewide), standard level
$5,950 to $8,900
About $39 to $58.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,950 | $8,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Montana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,650 | $3,800 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,100 | 100% |
Montana against its neighbors
Montana ranks 25 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. Montana sits at $7,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 270 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −4% |
| Utah | 400 miles away | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,300 | −2% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −2% |
| Washington | 500 miles away | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +16% |
| Colorado | 550 miles away | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +2% |
Basic, standard or premium: Montana 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
$3,700 to $6,700
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,950 to $8,900
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,150 to $11,100
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,500 | $4,000 – $5,950 | $5,500 – $7,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,700 | $5,950 – $8,900 | $8,150 – $11,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,950 – $8,900 | $7,900 – $11,800 | $10,900 – $14,800 |
Other Montana jobs that often go with aluminum fence
Each project weights the trades differently, so Montana's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, inground pool is level and vinyl fence −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,500 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,150 | level |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $36,100 – $113,000 | level |
When Montana weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Montana 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.
Billings has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Montana at 9 months (March through November); Missoula has the shortest at 8 (March through October). Rainfall runs from 14 inches a year in Missoula to 20 inches in Bozeman.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | 18 | 87 | 14 | 9: March through November |
| Bozeman | 15 | 82 | 20 | 8: March through October |
| Missoula | 18 | 85 | 14 | 8: March through October |
Optional extras in Montana
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Montana, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.01) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $200 – $890 |
Why two Montana 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.
Which Montana city is cheapest for aluminum fence?
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +4% |
| Billings, MT | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | level |
| Missoula, MT | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | level |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Montana
Montana'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 1.01 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.28 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $32.47 an hour. About 4,030 work in the state. That is 78.8 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 $23.96 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $28.24 an hour. BLS counts 4,590 of them working in the state, 89.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.53 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.78 and $37.96 an hour. About 410 work in the state. That is 8.0 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 ($32.47 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.84) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 511,580 jobs across Montana (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.84 | $28.28 | $32.47 | $29.12 | 0.97 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $20.80 | $23.96 | $28.24 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.78 | $29.53 | $37.96 | $29.71 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Aluminum fence in Montana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Montana?
$3,700 to $11,100 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Montana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Montana is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Missoula at about $7,400 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Bozeman at $7,700.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Montana than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $7,400 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Montana?
About 36% ($2,650). Materials are 63%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Montana?
The BLS statewide median is $28.28 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.84 to $32.47.
+Where does Montana rank for aluminum fence costs?
25th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,400 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Montana?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,700 to $6,700 and premium work $8,150 to $11,100. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Montana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Montana metros we cover, Billings has the most comfortable months (9 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 Montana?
$200 to $890, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Montana
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.