Aluminum fence cost in Amarillo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,350 – $10,200
- Per linear ft
- $22 – $67
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Amarillo, TX usually costs $3,350 to $10,200 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $22 to $67 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $820 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.97 an hour in the Amarillo area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Amarillo, TX, standard level
$5,400 to $8,150
About $35.50 to $53.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Amarillo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 67% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,100 | $3,050 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,350 | $6,800 | $10,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Amarillo number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.97 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Amarillo is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 31% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Amarillo is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,550 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.8: $35 to $140.
Amarillo 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, Amarillo (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 Amarillo are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Amarillo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (2.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 52 | 25 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 28 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 43 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 66 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 65 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 58 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 34 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
Optional extras in Amarillo
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.87 for Amarillo, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.81) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $170 – $790 |
Planning more than one job in Amarillo?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Amarillo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−9%) and chain-link fence lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,750 | −12% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,000 – $99,900 | −11% |
What local crews earn in Amarillo
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 Amarillo the blend is 0.81.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.97 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.60 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 28.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $18.35 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.77 and $21.85 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 78.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $25.00 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.03 and $27.70 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 4.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Amarillo has 123,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 175th 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% | $18.55 | $22.97 | $29.60 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.77 | $18.35 | $21.85 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.03 | $25.00 | $27.70 | $29.71 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Amarillo against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Santa Fe is the priciest of the group at $7,250. Abilene is the cheapest at $6,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TXthis page | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | |
| Lubbock, TX125 miles | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,650 | −2% |
| Midland, TX220 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +4% |
| Santa Fe, NM230 miles | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +7% |
| Abilene, TX230 miles | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,600 | −2% |
| Odessa, TX235 miles | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,900 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +5% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Amarillo ranks #276 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Amarillo is 4% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,550 – $10,900 | $7,200 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,200 – $9,850 | $6,550 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amarillo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,750 | +14% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | +15% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | +16% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Amarillo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Amarillo. 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
$3,350 to $6,100
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,400 to $8,150
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,450 to $10,200
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,100 | $3,650 – $5,450 | $5,000 – $6,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,450 – $8,100 | $7,200 – $10,800 | $9,900 – $13,600 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Amarillo
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 Amarillo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Amarillo?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,350 to $10,200 in the Amarillo area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,400 to $8,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Amarillo?
About $22 to $67 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 Amarillo or Lubbock?
Lubbock is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,650, which is 2% less than Amarillo ($6,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amarillo?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $6,800. Materials are 67% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Amarillo?
$3,350 to $10,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amarillo expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Amarillo is 4% 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 Amarillo?
The BLS median is $22.97 an hour in the Amarillo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.55 to $29.60.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Amarillo?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $6,100 and premium work $7,450 to $10,200. 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 Amarillo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February 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 Amarillo?
$170 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Amarillo
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.