Aluminum fence cost in Fresno, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $12,300
- Per linear ft
- $27 – $80.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #39
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Fresno area: $4,100 to $12,300 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $30.52 an hour in the Fresno area, 5% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Fresno, CA, standard level
$6,550 to $9,800
About $43 to $64.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $6,250 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,550 | $9,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Fresno, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,150 | $7,900 | 63% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,950 | $4,200 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,200 | $12,300 | 100% |
Why Fresno 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 $30.52 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Fresno is 1.13 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fresno is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $5,150 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.2: $40 to $150.
Specs and site conditions that change a Fresno bid
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).
Soil and slope
Steep slopes and rocky clay can add $15-$20+ per linear foot in labor.
Is Fresno cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Fresno. Visalia is the lowest at about $8,100 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CAthis page | $4,100 – $12,300 | $8,200 | |
| Merced, CA60 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Visalia, CA65 miles | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $4,250 – $12,700 | $8,450 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA95 miles | $4,600 – $13,500 | $9,100 | +11% |
| Salinas, CA100 miles | $4,250 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +4% |
| California (statewide) | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fresno ranks #39 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fresno is 5% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | +4% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,800 – $14,100 | $9,450 | +15% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,100 – $12,300 | $8,200 | level |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,600 – $13,500 | $9,100 | +11% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fresno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −7% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −16% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | −11% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,750 | −5% |
Who does the work: Fresno trade wages
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 Fresno the blend is 1.13.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.52 an hour, 5% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $39.23 an hour. About 1,790 work in the metro. That is 37.5 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 $26.50 an hour, which is 17% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.16 and $36.70 an hour. BLS counts 2,660 of them working in the area, 55.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $35.51 an hour, 20% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $51.88 an hour. About 200 work in the metro. That is 4.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $310 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fresno has 476,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 53rd 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% | $23.62 | $30.52 | $39.23 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.16 | $26.50 | $36.70 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $28.38 | $35.51 | $51.88 | $29.71 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Fresno
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fresno wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (+12%) and vinyl fence lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $8,200 | +7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,750 | +9% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $40,500 – $126,500 | +12% |
Optional extras in Fresno
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.09 for Fresno, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.13) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $220 – $980 |
Fresno: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fresno. 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
$4,100 to $7,350
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,550 to $9,800
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,000 to $12,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,950 | $4,400 – $6,600 | $6,050 – $8,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,350 | $6,550 – $9,800 | $9,000 – $12,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,450 – $9,800 | $8,700 – $13,000 | $12,000 – $16,300 |
The best months for aluminum fence in Fresno
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fresno Yosemite 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 Fresno are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Fresno gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (2.2 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 113 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 | 55 | 41 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 43 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 47 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 58 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 64 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 98 | 69 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 68 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 63 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 40 | 1.8 | Workable |
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Aluminum fence in Fresno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Fresno?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $12,300 in the Fresno area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,550 to $9,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Fresno?
About $27 to $80.50 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 Fresno or Merced?
Merced is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,400, which is 2% more than Fresno ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fresno?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $8,200. Materials are 63% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Fresno?
$4,100 to $12,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Fresno?
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 Fresno area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fresno expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of California?
Fresno is 5% below the California statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fresno?
The BLS median is $30.52 an hour in the Fresno area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.62 to $39.23.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Fresno?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,350 and premium work $9,000 to $12,300. 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 Fresno?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October 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 Fresno?
$220 to $980, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Fresno
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.