Aluminum fence cost in Tennessee
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,800
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $71
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Tennessee? Plan on $3,550 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft. Wages (0.91x the US blend), materials (price index 96.2) and permit costs (91.9) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Tennessee, the metros we cover range from $6,950 (Clarksville) to $7,300 (Nashville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Tennessee (statewide), standard level
$5,750 to $8,600
About $37.50 to $56.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,750 | $8,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Tennessee
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,400 | $3,400 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,150 | $10,800 | 100% |
Why two Tennessee 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.
Wages behind the Tennessee number
Tennessee'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 0.91 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.44 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $28.80 an hour. About 8,200 work in the state. That is 25.0 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 $21.64 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.78 an hour. BLS counts 26,250 of them working in the state, 80.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $28.45 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $35.40 an hour. About 1,850 work in the state. That is 5.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.80 an hour) would add about $160 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.36) would take off about $75. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,278,760 jobs across Tennessee (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.36 | $24.44 | $28.80 | $29.12 | 0.84 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.11 | $21.64 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.74 | $28.45 | $35.40 | $29.71 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Tennessee
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Tennessee, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.91) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $190 – $840 |
Tennessee seasons and aluminum fence
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Tennessee 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.
Knoxville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Tennessee at 12 months; Jackson has the shortest at 10 (September through June). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Johnson City to 57 inches in Jackson.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 30 | 91 | 51 | 10: September through June |
| Memphis | 33 | 92 | 55 | 10: September through June |
| Knoxville | 30 | 88 | 52 | 12: all year |
| Chattanooga | 32 | 91 | 55 | 10: September through June |
| Kingsport | 27 | 87 | 45 | 12: all year |
| Clarksville | 28 | 90 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Jackson | 27 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Johnson City | 26 | 86 | 44 | 12: all year |
If you are planning more than one job in Tennessee
Each project weights the trades differently, so Tennessee's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, inground pool is −5% and chain-link fence −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,300 – $107,000 | −5% |
Tennessee metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +1% |
| Memphis, TN | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | level |
| Jackson, TN | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Johnson City, TN | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −2% |
| Clarksville, TN | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | −3% |
Basic, standard or premium: Tennessee 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
$3,550 to $6,450
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,750 to $8,600
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,900 to $10,800
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,300 | $3,850 – $5,750 | $5,300 – $7,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,450 | $5,750 – $8,600 | $7,900 – $10,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,750 – $8,550 | $7,600 – $11,400 | $10,500 – $14,300 |
Tennessee versus the states around it
Tennessee ranks 37 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. Tennessee sits at $7,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 170 miles away | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +1% |
| Alabama | 190 miles away | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −4% |
| Georgia | 210 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Indiana | 300 miles away | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,500 | +5% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −4% |
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Aluminum fence in Tennessee: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Tennessee?
$3,550 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Tennessee can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Tennessee is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Clarksville at about $6,950 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Nashville at $7,300.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Tennessee than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $7,150 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Tennessee?
About 33% ($2,400). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Tennessee?
The BLS statewide median is $24.44 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.36 to $28.80.
+Where does Tennessee rank for aluminum fence costs?
37th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,150 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Tennessee?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $6,450 and premium work $7,900 to $10,800. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Tennessee?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Tennessee metros we cover, Knoxville has the most comfortable months (12 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 Tennessee?
$190 to $840, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Tennessee
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.