Aluminum fence cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,400 – $10,300
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #259
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Myrtle Beach area: $3,400 to $10,300 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 runs 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$5,500 to $8,250
About $36 to $54.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 68% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,100 | $2,950 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,400 | $6,850 | $10,300 | 100% |
Where the Myrtle Beach 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 $22.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Myrtle Beach is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Myrtle Beach is at 96.3 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 93.6: $35 to $140.
Why two Myrtle Beach quotes can differ
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.
The best months for aluminum fence in Myrtle Beach
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Myrtle Beach (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 Myrtle Beach: 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.
Myrtle Beach gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (6.8 inches in September). The station averages about 22 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 | 56 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 72 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 6.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Myrtle Beach?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Myrtle Beach wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−7%) and chain-link fence lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −13% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,500 – $98,400 | −13% |
How Myrtle Beach compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Myrtle Beach. Fayetteville comes closest at about $6,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +3% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +3% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Myrtle Beach ranks #259 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 3% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +4% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +3% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +10% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +24% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −2% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +7% |
Add-ons priced for Myrtle Beach
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Myrtle Beach, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $790 |
Who does the work: Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.96 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $27.34 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 34.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $18.37 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,440 of them working in the area, 98.5 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 $22.76 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $27.94 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach has 146,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 157th 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% | $20.40 | $22.96 | $27.34 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.00 | $22.76 | $27.94 | $29.71 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Myrtle Beach
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Myrtle Beach. 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
$3,400 to $6,150
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,500 to $8,250
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,550 to $10,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $6,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,150 | $5,500 – $8,250 | $7,550 – $10,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,500 – $8,200 | $7,300 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $13,700 |
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Aluminum fence in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Myrtle Beach?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,400 to $10,300 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $8,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Myrtle Beach?
About $22.50 to $68 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 Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,050, which is 3% more than Myrtle Beach ($6,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $6,850. Materials are 68% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$3,400 to $10,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 3% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($7,050 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.40 to $27.34.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $6,150 and premium work $7,550 to $10,300. 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 Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach?
$180 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Myrtle Beach
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.