Aluminum fence cost in El Paso, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,250 – $9,950
- Per linear ft
- $21.50 – $65.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in El Paso, TX usually costs $3,250 to $9,950 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $21.50 to $65.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $980 less. Carpenters earn a median of $20.40 an hour in the El Paso area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in El Paso, TX, standard level
$5,250 to $7,950
About $34.50 to $52.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,250 | $7,950 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in El Paso, 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 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,250 | $6,600 | $9,950 | 100% |
Why El Paso prices look the way they do
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, El Paso wages are 0.74 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. El Paso 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 89.9: $35 to $130.
El Paso 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, El Paso 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 El Paso are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
El Paso gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 59 | 35 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 39 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 62 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 97 | 71 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in El Paso
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to El Paso. 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
$3,250 to $5,950
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,250 to $7,950
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,300 to $9,950
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 | $5,250 – $7,950 | $7,300 – $9,950 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,350 – $7,900 | $7,000 – $10,600 | $9,700 – $13,200 |
What local crews earn in El Paso
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 El Paso the blend is 0.74.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $20.40 an hour, 30% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.98 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 18.3 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 $17.15 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.39 and $19.10 an hour. BLS counts 2,140 of them working in the area, 63.1 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 $24.02 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.97 and $30.71 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 4.4 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
El Paso has 339,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 76th 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% | $17.42 | $20.40 | $23.98 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $15.39 | $17.15 | $19.10 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.97 | $24.02 | $30.71 | $29.71 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a El Paso bid
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.
Planning more than one job in El Paso?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same El Paso wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−11%) and chain-link fence lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,100 | −11% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,500 | −15% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,950 | −19% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $30,700 – $96,100 | −15% |
Add-ons priced for El Paso
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.84 for El Paso, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.74) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $170 – $760 |
El Paso against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $7,200 across El Paso and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | |
| Las Cruces, NM95 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +7% |
| Odessa, TX175 miles | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,900 | +4% |
| Midland, TX210 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +7% |
| Lubbock, TX250 miles | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,650 | level |
| Albuquerque, NM255 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +9% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +7% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, El Paso ranks #295 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, El Paso is 7% 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 | +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 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | +4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,200 – $9,850 | $6,550 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is El Paso against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +8% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $4,150 – $12,400 | $8,250 | +25% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +8% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,800 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +16% |
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Aluminum fence in El Paso: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in El Paso?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,250 to $9,950 in the El Paso area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,250 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 El Paso?
About $21.50 to $65.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in El Paso or Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,100, which is 7% more than El Paso ($6,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in El Paso?
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 El Paso?
$3,250 to $9,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in El Paso?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the El Paso area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is El Paso expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Texas?
El Paso 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 El Paso?
The BLS median is $20.40 an hour in the El Paso area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.42 to $23.98.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in El Paso?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $5,950 and premium work $7,300 to $9,950. 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 El Paso?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March and April 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 El Paso?
$170 to $760, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near El Paso
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.