Aluminum fence cost in Modesto, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $83.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #21
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Modesto, CA usually costs $4,250 to $12,700 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $28 to $83.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $860 more. Carpenters earn a median of $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Modesto, CA, standard level
$6,800 to $10,100
About $44.50 to $67 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $6,250 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,800 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,800 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Modesto, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,150 | $7,900 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $3,250 | $4,600 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $8,450 | $12,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Modesto number
Labor is 38% 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 Modesto the blended ratio comes out at 1.23.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Modesto 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 104.1: $40 to $160.
What local crews earn in Modesto
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 Modesto the blend is 1.23.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.45 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $40.15 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 73.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.15 an hour, which is 29% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $38.02 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 54.8 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 $34.07 an hour, 15% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.03 and $46.21 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 4.1 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 $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Modesto has 195,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 117th 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% | $28.52 | $35.45 | $40.15 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.89 | $29.15 | $38.02 | $22.66 | 1.29 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $28.03 | $34.07 | $46.21 | $29.71 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Modesto
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Modesto wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+18%) and vinyl fence lowest (+10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $8,600 | +13% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,300 | +18% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $42,500 – $132,500 | +18% |
Add-ons priced for Modesto
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.14 for Modesto, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.23) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $230 – $1,050 |
Is Modesto cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. San Jose is the priciest of the group at $9,100. Stockton is the cheapest at $8,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CAthis page | $4,250 – $12,700 | $8,450 | |
| Stockton, CA30 miles | $4,150 – $12,400 | $8,300 | −2% |
| Merced, CA30 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,400 | −1% |
| San Jose, CA50 miles | $4,600 – $13,500 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Santa Cruz, CA65 miles | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | +1% |
| Vallejo, CA70 miles | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +1% |
| California (statewide) | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Modesto ranks #21 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Modesto is 2% 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 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,800 – $14,100 | $9,450 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,100 – $12,300 | $8,200 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,600 – $13,500 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Modesto against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −19% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −18% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $3,750 – $11,300 | $7,500 | −11% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −13% |
Modesto: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Modesto. 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
$4,250 to $7,600
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,800 to $10,100
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,300 to $12,700
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,800 | $6,250 – $8,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $7,600 | $6,800 – $10,100 | $9,300 – $12,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,650 – $10,100 | $9,000 – $13,500 | $12,400 – $16,800 |
Modesto 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, Modesto City Co 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 Modesto are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Modesto gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (2.6 inches in January). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 56 | 39 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 59 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 63 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 62 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 52 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 43 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 39 | 2.2 | Workable |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Modesto
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 Modesto: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Modesto?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $12,700 in the Modesto area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,800 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Modesto?
About $28 to $83.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Modesto or Stockton?
Stockton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,300, which is 2% less than Modesto ($8,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Modesto?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,250 out of $8,450. Materials are 61% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Modesto?
$4,250 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Modesto?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Modesto area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Modesto expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of California?
Modesto is 2% 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 Modesto?
The BLS median is $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.52 to $40.15.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Modesto?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $7,600 and premium work $9,300 to $12,700. 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 Modesto?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September 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 Modesto?
$230 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Modesto
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.