Aluminum fence cost in Reno, NV
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
- −3%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #131
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Reno, plan on $3,700 to $11,100 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $24.50 to $73 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.3).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Reno, NV, standard level
$5,900 to $8,900
About $39 to $58.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $5,900 | $8,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Reno, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,600 | $3,750 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,100 | 100% |
Why Reno prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.98 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Reno is 1.00 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Reno metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,700, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.0) and land at $40 to $150.
Cost by quality level and size in Reno
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Reno wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,700 to $6,650
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,900 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 – $4,450 | $3,950 – $5,950 | $5,450 – $7,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,650 | $5,900 – $8,900 | $8,150 – $11,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,900 – $8,850 | $7,850 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,800 |
Planning more than one job in Reno?
Because every project leans on different trades, Reno's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +4% and vinyl fence −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,050 | −2% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,350 | +3% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $37,700 – $117,500 | +4% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Reno
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.
Reno labor market for aluminum fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Reno is 1.00 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.98 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $37.41 an hour. BLS counts 2,750 of them working in the area, 99.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.63 an hour, 9% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $34.75 an hour. About 2,510 work in the metro. That is 91.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.15 an hour, which is 25% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.26 and $25.94 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 10.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.41 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $270. At the 25th percentile ($24.10) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 3.6% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,680 jobs in the Reno area. That makes it the 92nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.10 | $29.98 | $37.41 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.27 | $24.63 | $34.75 | $22.66 | 1.09 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.26 | $22.15 | $25.94 | $29.71 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Climate in Reno: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Reno Tahoe Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Reno (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Reno gets about 7 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 21 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (1.3 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 65 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 26 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 34 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 39 | 0.4 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 47 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 60 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 58 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 50 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 40 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 31 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 26 | 1.1 | Workable |
Is Reno cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Reno. Stockton comes closest at about $8,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NVthis page | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | |
| Chico, CA115 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +13% |
| Sacramento, CA125 miles | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +15% |
| Redding, CA135 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +13% |
| Stockton, CA185 miles | $4,150 – $12,400 | $8,300 | +12% |
| Vallejo, CA185 miles | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +15% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Reno comes in at #131 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Reno is 1% above the Nevada figure.
Other Nevada metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Reno's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Reno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | +7% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −9% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −5% |
Add-ons priced for Reno
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Reno by the average of the local wage index (1.00) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.98. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $200 – $880 |
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Aluminum fence in Reno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Reno?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,700 to $11,100 in the Reno area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,900 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 Reno?
About $24.50 to $73 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Reno or Chico?
Chico is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,350, which is 13% more than Reno ($7,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Reno?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $2,600 out of $7,400. Materials are 63% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Reno?
$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 Reno?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Reno area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Reno expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Nevada?
Reno is 1% above the Nevada statewide estimate ($7,350 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Reno?
The BLS median is $29.98 an hour in the Reno area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $37.41.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Reno?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,700 to $6,650 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 Reno?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September 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 Reno?
$200 to $880, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Reno
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.