Aluminum fence cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $11,600
- Per linear ft
- $25.50 – $76
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Rhode Island? Plan on $3,850 to $11,600 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.10x the US blend), materials (price index 97.2) and permit costs (102.3) put the state above the national midpoint by 2%.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$6,200 to $9,250
About $40.50 to $61 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,200 | $9,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,750 | $7,300 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,900 | $4,100 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,850 | $7,700 | $11,600 | 100% |
Add-ons priced for Rhode Island
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.03 for Rhode Island, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.10) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $210 – $930 |
Basic, standard or premium: Rhode Island 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
$3,850 to $6,950
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,200 to $9,250
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,500 to $11,600
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,650 | $4,150 – $6,200 | $5,700 – $7,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,850 – $6,950 | $6,200 – $9,250 | $8,500 – $11,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,150 – $9,250 | $8,200 – $12,300 | $11,300 – $15,400 |
Rhode Island against its neighbors
Rhode Island ranks 14 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. Rhode Island sits at $7,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $4,200 – $12,400 | $8,350 | +8% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,900 | +3% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −2% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $4,250 – $12,700 | $8,450 | +10% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | −3% |
Aluminum fence cost by metro in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,800 | +1% |
Why two Rhode Island 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.
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Rhode Island
Rhode Island'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 1.10 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.14 and $36.42 an hour. About 2,580 work in the state. That is 51.5 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 $27.52 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 2,110 of them working in the state, 42.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $31.30 an hour, 5% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $25.04 and $39.42 an hour. About 370 work in the state. That is 7.4 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 ($36.42 an hour) would add about $260 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.14) would take off about $150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (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% | $25.14 | $29.25 | $36.42 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $25.04 | $31.30 | $39.42 | $29.71 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Rhode Island
Each project weights the trades differently, so Rhode Island's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, inground pool is +8% and vinyl fence level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,200 | level |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,650 | +7% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $39,000 – $122,000 | +8% |
Rhode Island seasons and aluminum fence
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Rhode Island 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.
Providence has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 9: March through November |
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Aluminum fence in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Rhode Island?
$3,850 to $11,600 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Providence at about $7,800 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $7,700 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 37% ($2,900). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.10x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $29.25 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.14 to $36.42.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for aluminum fence costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,700 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Rhode Island?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $6,950 and premium work $8,500 to $11,600. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence 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 Rhode Island?
$210 to $930, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Rhode Island
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.