Aluminum fence cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,700 – $11,100
- Per linear ft
- $24.50 – $73
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #127
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Billings area: $3,700 to $11,100 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Billings, MT, 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 Billings, MT
| 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 | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,100 | 100% |
Why Billings prices look the way they do
Labor is 36% 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 Billings the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Billings is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,700 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.5: $35 to $140.
The best months for aluminum fence in Billings
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Billings Logan Intl Ap (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 Billings 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.
Billings gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 57 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and November are the driest, at 0.9 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 36 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 20 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 44 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 52 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 58 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 37 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 27 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 19 | 0.6 | Cold |
Extras that change the Billings total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for Billings, 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 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Billings
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.
Style
Aluminum picket runs $25-$50 per linear foot installed, ornamental fence $40-$75, and privacy designs $75-$130 (HomeGuide).
Who does the work: Billings 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 Billings the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $30.83 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 56.5 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 $23.68 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $28.31 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 88.5 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 $30.04 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.65 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 8.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 1.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Billings has 93,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 213th 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% | $23.84 | $28.34 | $30.83 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.42 | $23.68 | $28.31 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.15 | $30.04 | $35.65 | $29.71 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Billings
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Billings. 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
$3,700 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 | $5,450 – $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 | $10,800 – $14,800 |
Is Billings 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 $7,000 to $7,700 across Billings and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +4% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −4% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | level |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −3% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −6% |
| Montana (statewide) | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | level |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Billings ranks #127 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Billings is 0% below the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +4% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | +9% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −4% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,800 | −8% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | +5% |
What nearby projects cost in Billings
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Billings wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (level) and vinyl fence lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,450 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,150 | −1% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $36,100 – $113,000 | level |
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Aluminum fence in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Billings?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,700 to $11,100 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,950 to $8,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Billings?
About $24.50 to $73 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,700, which is 4% more than Billings ($7,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $7,400. Materials are 63% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Billings?
$3,700 to $11,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Billings?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Billings area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 0% below the Montana statewide estimate ($7,400 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.84 to $30.83.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Billings?
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.
+When is the best time to install an aluminum fence in Billings?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. August 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 Billings?
$200 to $890, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Billings
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.