Aluminum fence cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,600 – $10,800
- Per linear ft
- $24 – $71
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #173
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Sioux City, plan on $3,600 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $24 to $71 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.0).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$5,750 to $8,650
About $38 to $57 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,750 | $8,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,600 | $7,050 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,550 | $3,650 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,600 | $7,200 | $10,800 | 100% |
Where the Sioux City price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.57 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sioux City is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux City metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,600, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.5) and land at $35 to $130.
Is Sioux City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Sioux City. Lincoln is the lowest at about $7,050 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −2% |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −2% |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +3% |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +1% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,300 | +1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux City comes in at #173 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Sioux City is 1% below the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +3% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +5% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | +3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +1% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,600 | −8% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −5% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | +12% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −3% |
Climate in Sioux City: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sioux City Gateway Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Sioux City (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Sioux City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 36 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 25 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 10 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 15 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 26 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 49 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 51 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 25 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | Cold |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Sioux City
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).
Sioux City labor market for aluminum fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Sioux City is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.57 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 46.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.38 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.72 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 74.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $32.38 an hour, which is 9% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $36.63 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 6.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($22.02) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 2.5% or 1.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,010 jobs in the Sioux City area. That makes it the 247th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.02 | $24.57 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.71 | $23.38 | $28.72 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.42 | $32.38 | $36.63 | $29.71 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Sioux City
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs −1% and wood fence −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,600 – $111,000 | −1% |
Extras that change the Sioux City total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Sioux City by the average of the local wage index (0.97) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.95. 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) | $190 – $860 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Sioux City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,600 to $6,500
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,750 to $8,650
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,950 to $10,800
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,350 | $3,850 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,600 – $6,500 | $5,750 – $8,650 | $7,950 – $10,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,800 – $8,600 | $7,650 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,400 |
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Aluminum fence in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Sioux City?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,600 to $10,800 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,750 to $8,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Sioux City?
About $24 to $71 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,050, which is 2% less than Sioux City ($7,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $7,200. Materials are 64% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Sioux City?
$3,600 to $10,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Sioux City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Sioux City area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 1% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($7,300 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux City?
The BLS median is $24.57 an hour in the Sioux City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.02 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Sioux City?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,600 to $6,500 and premium work $7,950 to $10,800. 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 Sioux City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Sioux City?
$190 to $860, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Sioux City
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.