Aluminum fence cost in West Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,600 – $10,800
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $71
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 4
Across West Virginia, an aluminum fence costs about $3,600 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% below the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $23.42 an hour in West Virginia (US: $29.12).
Inside West Virginia, the metros we cover range from $7,250 (Morgantown) to $7,300 (Huntington) 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 West Virginia (statewide), standard level
$5,750 to $8,650
About $38 to $57 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 | $100 |
| Total | $5,750 | $8,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in West Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,250 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,400 | $3,450 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,600 | $7,200 | $10,800 | 100% |
When West Virginia weather lets you install
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each West Virginia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Huntington has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in West Virginia at 11 months (February through December); Wheeling has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 42 inches a year in Wheeling to 46 inches in Charleston.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 26 | 86 | 45 | 11: February through December |
| Charleston | 26 | 86 | 46 | 11: February through December |
| Morgantown | 24 | 84 | 43 | 9: March through November |
| Wheeling | 22 | 85 | 42 | 9: March through November |
Extras that change the West Virginia total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to West Virginia by the average of the local wage index (0.92) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.94. 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) | $190 – $850 |
Quality levels and sizes in West Virginia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide West Virginia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,600 to $6,500
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,750 to $8,650
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) | $3,600 – $6,500 | $5,750 – $8,650 | $7,900 – $10,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,750 – $8,600 | $7,650 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,400 |
West Virginia labor market for aluminum fence
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 0.92 for West Virginia.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.42 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.36 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 3,670 of them working in the state, 52.3 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 $20.51 an hour, 9% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.12 and $26.34 an hour. About 6,620 work in the state. That is 94.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $34.81 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $35.78 an hour. BLS counts 540 of them working in the state, 7.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.94 an hour) would add about $200 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.36) 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 701,610 jobs across West Virginia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $18.36 | $23.42 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.12 | $20.51 | $26.34 | $22.66 | 0.91 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.55 | $34.81 | $35.78 | $29.71 | 1.17 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Which West Virginia city is cheapest for aluminum fence?
3 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Wheeling, WV | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +1% |
| Charleston, WV | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +1% |
| Morgantown, WV | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | level |
West Virginia versus the states around it
West Virginia ranks 35 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. West Virginia sits at $7,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 130 miles away | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +5% |
| District of Columbia | 220 miles away | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +11% |
| Kentucky | 220 miles away | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | level |
| Virginia | 240 miles away | $3,650 – $11,100 | $7,350 | +2% |
| North Carolina | 240 miles away | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,100 | −2% |
Other West Virginia jobs that often go with aluminum fence
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide West Virginia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and chain-link fence lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,500 | −10% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,800 – $102,500 | −9% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in West Virginia
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.
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Aluminum fence in West Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in West Virginia?
$3,600 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside West Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in West Virginia is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Morgantown at about $7,250 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Huntington at $7,300.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in West Virginia than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $7,200 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in West Virginia?
About 33% ($2,400). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in West Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $23.42 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.36 to $28.94.
+Where does West Virginia rank for aluminum fence costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,200 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in West Virginia?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,600 to $6,500 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 West Virginia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the West Virginia metros we cover, Huntington has the most comfortable months (11 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 West Virginia?
$190 to $850, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in West Virginia
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.