Aluminum fence cost in Albuquerque, NM
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
- $23.50 – $71.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #171
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Albuquerque, NM usually costs $3,600 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $23.50 to $71.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $380 less. Carpenters earn a median of $28.89 an hour in the Albuquerque area, 1% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$5,750 to $8,650
About $38 to $57 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,750 | $8,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Albuquerque, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,450 | $3,500 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,600 | $7,200 | $10,800 | 100% |
Why Albuquerque 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 $28.89 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albuquerque is 0.93 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 34% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albuquerque is at 96.1 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 95.5: $40 to $140.
Why two Albuquerque 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.
How Albuquerque compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $6,600 to $7,250 across Albuquerque and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $3,550 – $10,800 | $7,150 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −8% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −6% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albuquerque ranks #171 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +6% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | +10% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,950 | −4% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +3% |
What local crews earn in Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque the blend is 0.93.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.89 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $31.48 an hour. About 1,940 work in the metro. That is 47.9 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 $19.44 an hour, which is 14% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.09 an hour. BLS counts 4,140 of them working in the area, 102.3 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 $27.90 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $38.05 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 10.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $95 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 1.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albuquerque has 404,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 62nd 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% | $23.21 | $28.89 | $31.48 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.40 | $19.44 | $23.09 | $22.66 | 0.86 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.00 | $27.90 | $38.05 | $29.71 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Albuquerque 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, Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque are August through May: 10 of 12. Outside them, June and July have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albuquerque gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 8 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 48 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 30 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 43 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 67 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 58 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 27 | 0.5 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Albuquerque
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Albuquerque, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.93) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $190 – $850 |
Cost by quality level and size in Albuquerque
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albuquerque. 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
$3,600 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 | $5,350 – $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 – $8,650 | $7,650 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,400 |
What nearby projects cost in Albuquerque
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albuquerque wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−5%) and inground pool lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,300 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,400 – $101,500 | −10% |
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Aluminum fence in Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Albuquerque?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,600 to $10,800 in the Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
About $23.50 to $71.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,250, which is 0% more than Albuquerque ($7,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $7,200. Materials are 65% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Albuquerque?
$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 Albuquerque?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Albuquerque area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($7,150 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $28.89 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $31.48.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Albuquerque?
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 Albuquerque?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through May. January and February 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 Albuquerque?
$190 to $850, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Albuquerque
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.