Aluminum fence cost in North Dakota
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
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 2
North Dakota prices for aluminum fence: $3,700 to $11,100 for 150 linear ft, or $24.50 to $73 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 3% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $27.83 an hour.
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $7,350 (Bismarck) to $7,550 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$5,900 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 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,900 | $8,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,650 | $7,200 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,650 | $3,800 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,100 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in North Dakota
Each project weights the trades differently, so North Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, inground pool is +2% and vinyl fence −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,850 | −3% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,400 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,100 | −1% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $37,000 – $115,500 | +2% |
Optional extras in North Dakota
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for North Dakota, 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 |
North Dakota metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +2% |
| Bismarck, ND | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −1% |
Weather windows across North Dakota
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and North Dakota 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.
Every North Dakota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 19 inches a year in Bismarck to 24 in Fargo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 0 | 82 | 24 | 7: April through October |
| Bismarck | 2 | 85 | 19 | 7: April through October |
North Dakota labor market for aluminum fence
North Dakota'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 $27.83 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $30.55 an hour. About 2,360 work in the state. That is 55.0 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 $23.59 an hour, which is 4% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.96 and $29.17 an hour. BLS counts 5,050 of them working in the state, 117.6 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 $31.34 an hour, 5% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $38.91 an hour. About 290 work in the state. That is 6.8 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 ($30.55 an hour) would add about $100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.47) 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 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (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% | $23.47 | $27.83 | $30.55 | $29.12 | 0.96 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.96 | $23.59 | $29.17 | $22.66 | 1.04 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.51 | $31.34 | $38.91 | $29.71 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: North Dakota 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 $6,650
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) | $4,950 – $8,850 | $7,850 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,800 |
North Dakota against its neighbors
North Dakota ranks 26 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. North Dakota sits at $7,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −5% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | +9% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −3% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,300 | −1% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −2% |
Why two North Dakota 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.
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Aluminum fence in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in North Dakota?
$3,700 to $11,100 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Bismarck at about $7,350 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Fargo at $7,550.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $7,400 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
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 North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $27.83 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.47 to $30.55.
+Where does North Dakota rank for aluminum fence costs?
26th 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 North Dakota?
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.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in North Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Dakota metros we cover, Fargo has the most comfortable months (7 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 North Dakota?
$200 to $890, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in North Dakota
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.