Aluminum fence cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $3,500 – $10,700
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $70
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 21
Texas prices for aluminum fence: $3,500 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft, or $23 to $70 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.51 an hour.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $6,500 (Brownsville) to $7,400 (Dallas) 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 Texas (statewide), standard level
$5,650 to $8,500
About $37 to $56 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,750 | $5,800 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,800 | $7,350 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,200 | $3,150 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,500 | $7,100 | $10,700 | 100% |
Which Texas city is cheapest for aluminum fence?
2 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 14%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +5% |
| Houston, TX | $3,550 – $10,900 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Beaumont, TX | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | level |
| Midland, TX | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| Austin, TX | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −2% |
| Odessa, TX | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,900 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −3% |
| Amarillo, TX | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −4% |
| Waco, TX | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −4% |
| College Station, TX | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −5% |
| Killeen, TX | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −5% |
| Tyler, TX | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −6% |
| Longview, TX | $3,300 – $10,000 | $6,650 | −6% |
| Lubbock, TX | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,650 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,600 | −7% |
| Texarkana, TX | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −7% |
| Laredo, TX | $3,250 – $9,900 | $6,600 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | $3,200 – $9,850 | $6,550 | −8% |
| Brownsville, TX | $3,200 – $9,800 | $6,500 | −8% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Texas
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.84 for Texas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.51 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. BLS counts 33,540 of them working in the state, 23.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $19.53 an hour, 14% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.57 an hour. About 123,250 work in the state. That is 87.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $26.08 an hour, which is 12% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $30.51 an hour. BLS counts 9,540 of them working in the state, 6.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.78 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.48) would take off about $75. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.66 | $19.53 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.86 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.61 | $26.08 | $30.51 | $29.71 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Texas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Texas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,500 to $6,350
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,650 to $8,500
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,800 to $10,700
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,300 | $3,800 – $5,700 | $5,250 – $7,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,350 | $5,650 – $8,500 | $7,800 – $10,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,650 – $8,450 | $7,500 – $11,300 | $10,400 – $14,200 |
Related projects, priced for Texas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Texas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−5%) and chain-link fence lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,450 | −10% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $33,400 – $104,500 | −8% |
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 43 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. Texas sits at $7,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −3% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −4% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −5% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | −3% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +1% |
Texas seasons and aluminum fence
Season matters for aluminum fence. For each Texas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Texarkana has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 10 months (September through June); Laredo has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 8: October through May |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 9: September through May |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 9: September through May |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 9: September through May |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 9: September through May |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 9: September through May |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 10: September through June |
Add-ons priced for Texas
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Texas by the average of the local wage index (0.84) and goods index (0.98), a factor of 0.91. 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) | $180 – $820 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Texas
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.
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Aluminum fence in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Texas?
$3,500 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Brownsville at about $6,500 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Dallas at $7,400.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $7,100 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 31% ($2,200). Materials are 67%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.84x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $23.51 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $27.78.
+Where does Texas rank for aluminum fence costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,100 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Texas?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $6,350 and premium work $7,800 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 Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Texarkana 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 Texas?
$180 to $820, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Texas
- Dallas, TX$7,400 midpoint
- Houston, TX$7,200 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$7,100 midpoint
- Midland, TX$7,050 midpoint
- Austin, TX$7,050 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$6,900 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$6,900 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$6,850 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$6,800 midpoint
- Waco, TX$6,800 midpoint
- College Station, TX$6,750 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$6,750 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$6,700 midpoint
- Longview, TX$6,650 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$6,650 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$6,600 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$6,600 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$6,600 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$6,600 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$6,550 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$6,500 midpoint
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.