Aluminum fence cost in Utah
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,650 – $10,900
- Per linear ft
- $24 – $72
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 5
Utah prices for aluminum fence: $3,650 to $10,900 for 150 linear ft, or $24 to $72 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 4% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $25.17 an hour.
Inside Utah, the metros we cover range from $7,050 (St. George) to $7,450 (Salt Lake City) 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 Utah (statewide), standard level
$5,800 to $8,750
About $38.50 to $57.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $5,800 | $8,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Utah
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,500 | $3,550 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,650 | $7,300 | $10,900 | 100% |
Wages behind the Utah number
Utah'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 0.95 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $25.17 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $30.20 an hour. About 15,220 work in the state. That is 87.7 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 $22.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 20,950 of them working in the state, 120.7 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 $30.36 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $36.69 an hour. About 1,810 work in the state. That is 10.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.20 an hour) would add about $180 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.04) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,735,590 jobs across Utah (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.04 | $25.17 | $30.20 | $29.12 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.63 | $22.38 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.80 | $30.36 | $36.69 | $29.71 | 1.02 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Optional extras in Utah
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Utah, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.95) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $190 – $860 |
Utah against its neighbors
Utah ranks 31 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. Utah sits at $7,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 280 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −2% |
| Nevada | 290 miles away | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | +1% |
| Montana | 400 miles away | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +2% |
| Colorado | 410 miles away | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +4% |
| Wyoming | 420 miles away | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | level |
Related projects, priced for Utah
Each project weights the trades differently, so Utah's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, inground pool is −2% and wood fence −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,250 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,300 – $110,500 | −2% |
Why two Utah 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.
Basic, standard or premium: Utah 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
$3,650 to $6,550
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,800 to $8,750
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,000 to $10,900
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,400 | $3,900 – $5,850 | $5,350 – $7,350 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,650 – $6,550 | $5,800 – $8,750 | $8,000 – $10,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,800 – $8,700 | $7,750 – $11,600 | $10,600 – $14,500 |
Aluminum fence cost by metro in Utah
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,300, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,450 | +2% |
| Provo, UT | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | level |
| Ogden, UT | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −1% |
| St. George, UT | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −3% |
When Utah weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Utah 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.
Logan has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Utah at 9 months (March through November); St. George has the shortest at 8 (October through May). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in St. George to 17 inches in Provo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 24 | 94 | 16 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Provo | 24 | 95 | 17 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Ogden | 21 | 91 | 16 | 8: March through June and August through November |
| St. George | 28 | 102 | 9 | 8: October through May |
| Logan | 14 | 89 | 17 | 9: March through November |
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Aluminum fence in Utah: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Utah?
$3,650 to $10,900 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Utah can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Utah is cheapest for aluminum fence?
St. George at about $7,050 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Salt Lake City at $7,450.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Utah than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $7,300 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Utah?
About 34% ($2,500). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Utah?
The BLS statewide median is $25.17 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.04 to $30.20.
+Where does Utah rank for aluminum fence costs?
31st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,300 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Utah?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,650 to $6,550 and premium work $8,000 to $10,900. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Utah?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Utah metros we cover, Logan 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 Utah?
$190 to $860, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Utah
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.