Aluminum fence cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,500 – $10,600
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $69.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #213
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Tucson, AZ usually costs $3,500 to $10,600 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $23 to $69.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $540 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.61 an hour in the Tucson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$5,650 to $8,450
About $37 to $55.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,250 | $3,250 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,500 | $7,050 | $10,600 | 100% |
Why Tucson prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tucson is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 32% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tucson 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 96.9: $40 to $150.
Add-ons priced for Tucson
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Tucson, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $820 |
Tucson weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tucson 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 Tucson are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tucson gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 158 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 | 67 | 41 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 101 | 71 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 76 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 99 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 95 | 70 | 1.3 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 59 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 75 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Tucson?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tucson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (−5%) and wood fence lowest (−8%); 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 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,400 – $107,500 | −5% |
Tucson against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $8,350. Yuma is the cheapest at $7,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +3% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | +2% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +18% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,250 | +2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tucson ranks #213 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tucson is 2% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | +2% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +9% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | +6% |
Why two Tucson quotes can differ
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.
Style
Aluminum picket runs $25-$50 per linear foot installed, ornamental fence $40-$75, and privacy designs $75-$130 (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in Tucson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tucson. 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
$3,500 to $6,350
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,650 to $8,450
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,750 to $10,600
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,250 | $3,800 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,100 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,350 | $5,650 – $8,450 | $7,750 – $10,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,650 – $8,450 | $7,500 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,100 |
What local crews earn in Tucson
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 Tucson the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.61 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $28.94 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 35.4 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 $21.66 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.18 and $23.05 an hour. BLS counts 3,410 of them working in the area, 87.5 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 $23.29 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $33.08 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 8.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tucson has 389,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 68th 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% | $22.31 | $23.61 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.18 | $21.66 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.33 | $23.29 | $33.08 | $29.71 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Aluminum fence in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Tucson?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,500 to $10,600 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 to $8,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Tucson?
About $23 to $69.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,250, which is 3% more than Tucson ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $7,050. Materials are 67% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Tucson?
$3,500 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Tucson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Tucson area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 2% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($7,250 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Tucson?
The BLS median is $23.61 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.31 to $28.94.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Tucson?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $6,350 and premium work $7,750 to $10,600. 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 Tucson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April and November 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 Tucson?
$180 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Tucson
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.