Aluminum fence cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,800
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $71
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #182
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Memphis area: $3,550 to $10,800 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 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Memphis, TN, 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 Memphis, TN
| 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 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,150 | $10,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Memphis number
Labor is 33% of the midpoint bill here, against 35% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (40%), construction laborers (40%), sheet metal workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Memphis the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Memphis is at 96.2 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 92.2: $35 to $140.
Cost by quality level and size in Memphis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Memphis. 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
$3,550 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 – $4,350 | $3,850 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,250 |
| 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 |
Is Memphis cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $6,600 to $7,150 across Memphis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −8% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | level |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −6% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −4% |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | −3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | level |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Memphis ranks #182 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Memphis is 0% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | −3% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −2% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $3,950 – $11,800 | $7,900 | +10% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | −3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | level |
Optional extras in Memphis
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Memphis, 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 |
The best months for aluminum fence in Memphis
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Memphis Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Memphis are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Memphis gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.9 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 66 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | Workable |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Memphis
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.
Who does the work: Memphis 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 Memphis the blend is 0.91.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.34 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. About 1,240 work in the metro. That is 20.3 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 $21.54 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $24.40 an hour. BLS counts 3,940 of them working in the area, 64.4 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 $29.22 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.59 and $34.96 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 5.1 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 $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Memphis has 611,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 46th 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% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.31 | $21.54 | $24.40 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.59 | $29.22 | $34.96 | $29.71 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Memphis
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Memphis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (−4%) and chain-link fence lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,600 – $108,000 | −4% |
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Aluminum fence in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Memphis?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,550 to $10,800 in the Memphis area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,750 to $8,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Memphis?
About $23.50 to $71 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 Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,600, which is 8% less than Memphis ($7,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $7,150. Materials are 65% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Memphis?
$3,550 to $10,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Memphis?
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 Memphis area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 0% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($7,150 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Memphis?
The BLS median is $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $28.26.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Memphis?
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.
+When is the best time to install an aluminum fence in Memphis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Memphis?
$190 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Memphis
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.