Aluminum fence cost in Midland, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,500 – $10,600
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $69.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #209
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Midland area: $3,500 to $10,600 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Midland, TX, standard level
$5,650 to $8,450
About $37 to $55.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Midland, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,400 | $3,400 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,500 | $7,050 | $10,600 | 100% |
Why Midland prices look the way they do
Labor is 34% of the midpoint bill here, against 35% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (40%), construction laborers (40%), sheet metal workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Midland the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Midland 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 95.8: $40 to $140.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Midland. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Midland trade wages
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 Midland the blend is 0.91.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.24 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.60 and $34.63 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 13.9 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 $18.99 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.56 and $22.28 an hour. BLS counts 1,970 of them working in the area, 161.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Midland metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $26.08 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $30.51 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $170. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Midland has 122,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 177th 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% | $24.60 | $29.24 | $34.63 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.56 | $18.99 | $22.28 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.61 | $26.08 | $30.51 | $29.71 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
How Midland 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 $7,050 across Midland and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TXthis page | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | |
| Odessa, TX35 miles | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,900 | −2% |
| Lubbock, TX95 miles | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,650 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX135 miles | $3,250 – $10,000 | $6,600 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX210 miles | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −6% |
| Amarillo, TX220 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | level |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Midland ranks #209 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Midland is 0% 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 | +5% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,550 – $10,900 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,200 – $9,850 | $6,550 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Midland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | +10% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 122,020 jobs | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | +21% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | −4% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +7% |
Add-ons priced for Midland
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Midland, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.91) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $830 |
Midland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Midland. 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
$3,500 to $6,350
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,650 to $8,450
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,750 to $10,600
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,250 | $3,800 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,100 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,350 | $5,650 – $8,450 | $7,750 – $10,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,700 – $8,450 | $7,500 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,100 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Midland
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).
Soil and slope
Steep slopes and rocky clay can add $15-$20+ per linear foot in labor.
Planning more than one job in Midland?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Midland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood fence comes out highest (−6%) and chain-link fence lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,550 | −7% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $33,200 – $103,500 | −8% |
The best months for aluminum fence in Midland
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Midland Odessa (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 Midland are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Midland gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (1.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.6 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 33 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 37 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 81 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 62 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 95 | 70 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 72 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
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Aluminum fence in Midland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Midland?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,500 to $10,600 in the Midland area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 to $8,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Midland?
About $23 to $69.50 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 Midland or Odessa?
Odessa is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,900, which is 2% less than Midland ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Midland?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $7,050. Materials are 65% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Midland?
$3,500 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Midland?
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 Midland area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Midland expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Midland is 0% 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 Midland?
The BLS median is $29.24 an hour in the Midland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.60 to $34.63.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Midland?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $6,350 and premium work $7,750 to $10,600. 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 Midland?
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 Midland?
$180 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Midland
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.