Aluminum fence cost in Abilene, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,250 – $10,000
- Per linear ft
- $21.50 – $65.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
Abilene homeowners pay roughly $3,250 to $10,000 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $21.50 to $65.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Abilene is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
Estimate your aluminum fence cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Abilene, TX, standard level
$5,300 to $7,950
About $35 to $52.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,300 | $7,950 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Abilene, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 69% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,950 | $2,800 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,250 | $6,600 | $10,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Abilene number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 40%, construction laborers at 40%, sheet metal workers at 20%. Weighted together, Abilene wages are 0.75 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Abilene metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,550, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.4) and land at $35 to $140.
Is Abilene cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $7,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,600 | |
| Midland, TX135 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +7% |
| Killeen, TX140 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | +2% |
| Lubbock, TX145 miles | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,650 | level |
| Waco, TX155 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | +2% |
| Dallas, TX160 miles | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +12% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +7% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Abilene comes in at #291 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Abilene is 7% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,550 – $10,900 | $7,200 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,200 – $9,850 | $6,550 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Abilene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Abilene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | +22% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +9% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +7% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,400 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +4% |
Add-ons priced for Abilene
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Abilene by the average of the local wage index (0.75) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.84. 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) | $170 – $760 |
Why two Abilene quotes can differ
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).
When to schedule aluminum fence in Abilene
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Abilene Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Abilene (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Abilene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (3.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 102 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 | 59 | 34 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 37 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 62 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 72 | 2.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 43 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Abilene is 0.75 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $20.69 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $23.86 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 10.7 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 $18.35 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.82 and $22.01 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 75.9 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 $20.96 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $16.80 and $26.15 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.0 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 ($23.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($18.00) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 1.7% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,070 jobs in the Abilene area. That makes it the 246th 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% | $18.00 | $20.69 | $23.86 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.82 | $18.35 | $22.01 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $16.80 | $20.96 | $26.15 | $29.71 | 0.71 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Abilene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Abilene 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
$3,250 to $5,950
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,300 to $7,950
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,300 to $10,000
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,200 – $4,000 | $3,550 – $5,350 | $4,900 – $6,700 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,250 – $5,950 | $5,300 – $7,950 | $7,300 – $10,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,350 – $7,900 | $7,000 – $10,600 | $9,700 – $13,300 |
Planning more than one job in Abilene?
Because every project leans on different trades, Abilene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −10% and chain-link fence −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,150 | −10% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,600 | −14% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,100 | −16% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,900 – $99,700 | −12% |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $5,300 to $7,950 for Abilene, TX is attached.
A detailed PDF report of this estimate, $9
The report lays out the aluminum fence numbers for Abilene, TX line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Aluminum fence in Abilene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Abilene?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,250 to $10,000 in the Abilene area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,300 to $7,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Abilene?
About $21.50 to $65.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Abilene or Midland?
Midland is 135 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,050, which is 7% more than Abilene ($6,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Abilene?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $6,600. Materials are 69% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Abilene?
$3,250 to $10,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Abilene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Abilene area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Abilene expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Abilene is 7% below the Texas statewide estimate ($7,100 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Abilene?
The BLS median is $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $23.86.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Abilene?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $5,950 and premium work $7,300 to $10,000. 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 Abilene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. January and December 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 Abilene?
$170 to $760, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Abilene
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.