Aluminum fence cost in New Mexico
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,700
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $70.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Mexico, an aluminum fence costs about $3,550 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 6% below the US figure of $7,600. Carpenters earn a median $28.71 an hour in New Mexico (US: $29.12).
Inside New Mexico, the metros we cover range from $7,100 (Las Cruces) to $7,250 (Santa Fe) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in New Mexico (statewide), standard level
$5,700 to $8,600
About $37.50 to $56.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,700 | $8,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in New Mexico
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,350 | $3,400 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,150 | $10,700 | 100% |
Add-ons priced for New Mexico
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for New Mexico, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.90) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $190 – $840 |
Related projects, priced for New Mexico
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Mexico's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, vinyl fence is −5% and inground pool −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,200 – $100,500 | −11% |
Wages behind the New Mexico number
New Mexico's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.90 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.71 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $30.44 an hour. About 3,630 work in the state. That is 41.7 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 $18.46 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.07 and $22.26 an hour. BLS counts 12,470 of them working in the state, 143.2 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 $27.27 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $38.05 an hour. About 640 work in the state. That is 7.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.44 an hour) would add about $60 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.67) would take off about $220. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 870,970 jobs across New Mexico (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $22.67 | $28.71 | $30.44 | $29.12 | 0.99 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.07 | $18.46 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.81 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.00 | $27.27 | $38.05 | $29.71 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
New Mexico versus the states around it
New Mexico ranks 38 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for aluminum fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $9,550 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,700, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. New Mexico sits at $7,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 340 miles away | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +6% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,250 | +1% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +1% |
| Utah | 520 miles away | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,300 | +2% |
| Oklahoma | 540 miles away | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −3% |
Which New Mexico city is cheapest for aluminum fence?
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +1% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
Why two New Mexico quotes can differ
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.
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.
Basic, standard or premium: New Mexico prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from pool fence (100 linear ft) to 200 ft (200 linear ft).
Basic
$3,550 to $6,450
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,700 to $8,600
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,850 to $10,700
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,300 | $3,850 – $5,750 | $5,300 – $7,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,450 | $5,700 – $8,600 | $7,850 – $10,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,750 – $8,550 | $7,600 – $11,400 | $10,500 – $14,300 |
Weather windows across New Mexico
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and New Mexico is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Albuquerque has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Mexico at 10 months (August through May); Las Cruces has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Albuquerque to 13 inches in Santa Fe.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 26 | 91 | 9 | 10: August through May |
| Las Cruces | 30 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| Santa Fe | 18 | 86 | 13 | 10: February through November |
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Aluminum fence in New Mexico: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in New Mexico?
$3,550 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Mexico can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Mexico is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Las Cruces at about $7,100 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Santa Fe at $7,250.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in New Mexico than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $7,150 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Mexico?
About 33% ($2,350). Materials are 66%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Mexico?
The BLS statewide median is $28.71 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.67 to $30.44.
+Where does New Mexico rank for aluminum fence costs?
38th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,150 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in New Mexico?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $6,450 and premium work $7,850 to $10,700. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in New Mexico?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Mexico metros we cover, Albuquerque has the most comfortable months (10 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in New Mexico?
$190 to $840, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in New Mexico
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.