Aluminum fence cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,750 – $11,200
- Per linear ft
- $24.50 – $74
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Vermont? Plan on $3,750 to $11,200 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.01x the US blend), materials (price index 97.3) and permit costs (98.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, 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 Vermont (statewide), standard level
$6,000 to $9,000
About $39.50 to $59 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $6,000 | $9,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,750 | $7,300 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,650 | $3,800 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,750 | $7,500 | $11,200 | 100% |
Other Vermont jobs that often go with aluminum fence
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+1%) and inground pool lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $9,050 | −1% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,200 | +1% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,600 – $111,000 | −1% |
Extras that change the Vermont total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Vermont by the average of the local wage index (1.01) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.99. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $200 – $890 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
Vermont against its neighbors
Vermont ranks 22 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. Vermont sits at $7,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +1% |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | level |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $4,200 – $12,400 | $8,350 | +11% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,900 | +6% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $3,850 – $11,600 | $7,700 | +3% |
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,750 to $6,750
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,000 to $9,000
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,250 to $11,200
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,500 | $4,000 – $6,050 | $5,550 – $7,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,750 – $6,750 | $6,000 – $9,000 | $8,250 – $11,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,000 – $8,950 | $7,950 – $12,000 | $11,000 – $14,900 |
Wages behind the Vermont number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.01 for Vermont.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.00 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. BLS counts 3,080 of them working in the state, 101.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $27.94 an hour. About 1,430 work in the state. That is 47.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.00 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $32.03 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the state, 12.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.97 an hour) would add about $35 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.12) would take off about $180. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.49 | $23.36 | $27.94 | $22.66 | 1.03 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.38 | $28.00 | $32.03 | $29.71 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
When Vermont weather lets you install
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Vermont metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Burlington has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 8: April through November |
Aluminum fence cost by metro in Vermont
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +1% |
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Aluminum fence in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Vermont?
$3,750 to $11,200 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Burlington at about $7,550 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $7,500 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 35% ($2,650). Materials are 63%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $30.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.12 to $30.97.
+Where does Vermont rank for aluminum fence costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,500 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Vermont?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,750 to $6,750 and premium work $8,250 to $11,200. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (8 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 Vermont?
$200 to $890, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Vermont
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.