Vinyl fence cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $8,400
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $6,850
- Metros covered
- 9
Across Alabama, a vinyl fence costs about $4,250 to $8,400 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% below the US figure of $6,850. Carpenters earn a median $23.18 an hour in Alabama (US: $29.12).
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $6,200 (Dothan) to $6,400 (Birmingham) 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 Alabama (statewide), standard level
$5,500 to $7,150
About $36 to $47 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,500 | $7,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 80% |
| Labor | $590 | $1,200 | $1,800 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,350 | $8,400 | 100% |
When Alabama weather lets you install
Season matters for vinyl fence. For each Alabama metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Daphne has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Alabama at 12 months; Dothan has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 49 inches a year in Decatur to 66 inches in Daphne.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 35 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Huntsville | 33 | 92 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Mobile | 43 | 92 | 61 | 9: September through May |
| Montgomery | 37 | 94 | 51 | 9: September through May |
| Tuscaloosa | 35 | 92 | 57 | 9: September through May |
| Daphne | 39 | 89 | 66 | 12: all year |
| Auburn | 35 | 89 | 56 | 12: all year |
| Decatur | 32 | 90 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Dothan | 40 | 93 | 54 | 9: September through May |
Alabama versus the states around it
Alabama ranks 48 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $8,250 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,200, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $6,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +3% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | level |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +2% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $4,150 – $8,300 | $6,250 | −2% |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +2% |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in Alabama
Type and height
A vinyl picket fence is $30-$45 per linear foot; a 6-ft privacy fence $40-$60, and 8-ft goes to $85 (HomeGuide).
Gates
A vinyl gate costs $150-$780 installed, more for large or complex ones.
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
Extras that change the Alabama total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Alabama by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.88. 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) | $130 – $680 |
| Remove old fence | $1,300 – $2,650 |
Quality levels and sizes in Alabama
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alabama wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $5,900
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,500 to $7,150
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,750 to $8,400
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,800 | $4,550 – $5,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,150 | $6,750 – $8,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,650 – $7,850 | $7,300 – $9,500 | $8,950 – $11,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,450 – $11,700 | $10,900 – $14,200 | $13,400 – $16,700 |
Which Alabama city is cheapest for vinyl fence?
2 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Decatur, AL | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | level |
| Daphne, AL | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | level |
| Mobile, AL | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,300 | level |
| Dothan, AL | $4,150 – $8,200 | $6,200 | −2% |
If you are planning more than one job in Alabama
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alabama wages and prices. Against national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−10%) and chain-link fence lowest (−14%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,200 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
Alabama labor market for vinyl fence
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.79 for Alabama.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.18 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.43 and $27.11 an hour. BLS counts 5,560 of them working in the state, 26.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $17.74 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.41 and $21.75 an hour. About 18,400 work in the state. That is 87.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.11 an hour) would add about $100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.43) would take off about $95. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $19.43 | $23.18 | $27.11 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $14.41 | $17.74 | $21.75 | $22.66 | 0.78 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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Vinyl fence in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Alabama?
$4,250 to $8,400 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for vinyl fence?
Dothan at about $6,200 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Birmingham at $6,400.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $6,350 against $6,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 19% ($1,200). Materials are 80%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $23.18 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.43 to $27.11.
+Where does Alabama rank for vinyl fence costs?
48th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,350 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Alabama?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $5,900 and premium work $6,750 to $8,400. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Does the season matter for vinyl fence in Alabama?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alabama metros we cover, Daphne 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 Alabama?
$130 to $680, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence by city in Alabama
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 a Vinyl 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 are as cited ($25-$45/ft). HomeGuide reports basic labor at $5-$15/ft, so materials are most of the installed price.