Aluminum fence cost in Salem, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $12,000
- Per linear ft
- $26.50 – $79
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #52
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Salem, OR usually costs $4,000 to $12,000 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $26.50 to $79 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $400 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Salem, OR, standard level
$6,400 to $9,600
About $42 to $63 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,250 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,400 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Salem, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,150 | $7,900 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,750 | $3,950 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 100% |
Where the Salem price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.71 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Salem is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salem is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $5,150 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.6: $40 to $160.
Cost by quality level and size in Salem
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salem. 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
$4,000 to $7,200
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,400 to $9,600
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,800 to $12,000
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,850 | $4,300 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,200 | $6,400 – $9,600 | $8,800 – $12,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,300 – $9,550 | $8,500 – $12,800 | $11,700 – $16,000 |
What local crews earn in Salem
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 Salem the blend is 1.05.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.71 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.19 and $36.75 an hour. About 1,720 work in the metro. That is 91.2 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 $26.20 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $29.27 an hour. BLS counts 1,690 of them working in the area, 89.6 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 $29.27 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $36.46 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 14.3 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 $290 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salem has 188,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 122nd 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% | $23.19 | $28.71 | $36.75 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.67 | $26.20 | $29.27 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.34 | $29.27 | $36.46 | $29.71 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Salem weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Salem Mcnary Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Salem: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Salem gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.0 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 48 | 36 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 51 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 51 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 39 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 7.0 | Workable |
How Salem compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Salem. Eugene is the lowest at about $7,900 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, ORthis page | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | |
| Portland, OR50 miles | $4,200 – $12,600 | $8,400 | +5% |
| Eugene, OR65 miles | $3,950 – $11,900 | $7,900 | −1% |
| Bend, OR110 miles | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | level |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Yakima, WA150 miles | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | +1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | +1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salem ranks #52 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salem is 1% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $4,200 – $12,600 | $8,400 | +5% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $3,950 – $11,900 | $7,900 | −1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,900 – $11,800 | $7,850 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salem against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −13% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $4,250 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +6% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −11% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −14% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Salem
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.
Optional extras in Salem
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Salem, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.05) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $210 – $950 |
Related projects, priced for Salem
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salem wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (+16%) and wood fence lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,650 | +6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,050 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,600 | +7% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $41,900 – $130,500 | +16% |
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Aluminum fence in Salem: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Salem?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,000 to $12,000 in the Salem area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,400 to $9,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Salem?
About $26.50 to $79 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Salem or Portland?
Portland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,400, which is 5% more than Salem ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salem?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $8,000. Materials are 64% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Salem?
$4,000 to $12,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Salem?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Salem area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salem expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Oregon?
Salem is 1% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($8,100 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Salem?
The BLS median is $28.71 an hour in the Salem area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.19 to $36.75.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Salem?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,200 and premium work $8,800 to $12,000. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Is there a bad season to install an aluminum fence in Salem?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Salem?
$210 to $950, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Salem
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.