Aluminum fence cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,450 – $10,500
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $69.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #230
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Yuma, AZ usually costs $3,450 to $10,500 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 $590 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Yuma area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$5,600 to $8,400
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 | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,200 | $3,150 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,450 | $7,000 | $10,500 | 100% |
Where the Yuma price comes from
Labor is 32% of the midpoint bill here, against 35% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (40%), construction laborers (40%), sheet metal workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Yuma the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yuma 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 92.7: $35 to $140.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Yuma. The wage table below marks each row.
Yuma 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, Yuma Mcas (10 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 Yuma are November through April: 6 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August, September and October have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Yuma gets about 3 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, September and December (0.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 181 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 | 70 | 48 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 73 | 50 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 80 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jun | 103 | 75 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 107 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 106 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 101 | 78 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 90 | 66 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Nov | 78 | 54 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 47 | 0.4 | Workable |
Yuma against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Yuma. Tucson comes closest at about $7,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +19% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +4% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | +2% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +23% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,250 | +3% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yuma ranks #230 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yuma is 3% 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 | +4% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | +2% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +3% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | +5% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +10% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | +11% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +5% |
What nearby projects cost in Yuma
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yuma wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (−6%) and chain-link fence lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 – $5,550 | −10% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $34,000 – $106,000 | −6% |
Extras that change the Yuma total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Yuma, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $810 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Yuma bid
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).
What local crews earn in Yuma
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 Yuma the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.04 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $27.42 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 37.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $20.80 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.60 and $22.84 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 82.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yuma metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $24.16 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $33.14 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $170. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yuma has 68,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 262nd 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% | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.60 | $20.80 | $22.84 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.19 | $24.16 | $33.14 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Yuma
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yuma. 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
$3,450 to $6,300
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,600 to $8,400
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,700 to $10,500
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,200 | $3,750 – $5,650 | $5,150 – $7,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,300 | $5,600 – $8,400 | $7,700 – $10,500 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,600 – $8,350 | $7,450 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,000 |
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Aluminum fence in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Yuma?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,450 to $10,500 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $8,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Yuma?
About $23 to $69.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,350, which is 19% more than Yuma ($7,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $7,000. Materials are 67% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Yuma?
$3,450 to $10,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Yuma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Yuma area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 3% 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 Yuma?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Yuma area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.42 to $27.42.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Yuma?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,450 to $6,300 and premium work $7,700 to $10,500. 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 Yuma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are November 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 Yuma?
$180 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Yuma
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.