Aluminum fence cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,400 – $10,300
- Per linear ft
- $22.50 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the San Antonio area: $3,400 to $10,300 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 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.51 an hour in the San Antonio area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in San Antonio, TX, standard level
$5,500 to $8,250
About $36 to $54.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,200 | $3,150 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,400 | $6,850 | $10,300 | 100% |
Where the San Antonio price comes from
Labor is 32% 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 San Antonio the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. San Antonio 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 94.7: $40 to $140.
The best months for aluminum fence in San Antonio
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, San Antonio 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 San Antonio are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
San Antonio gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.0 and 1.7 inches. The station averages about 122 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 | 63 | 41 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in San Antonio?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same San Antonio wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−9%) and chain-link fence lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,200 – $101,000 | −11% |
Who does the work: San Antonio 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 San Antonio the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.51 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $26.49 an hour. About 2,240 work in the metro. That is 19.9 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 $18.94 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $21.87 an hour. BLS counts 8,400 of them working in the area, 74.5 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 $27.59 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $32.83 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 6.0 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
San Antonio-New Braunfels has 1,126,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 28th 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% | $21.91 | $23.51 | $26.49 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.61 | $18.94 | $21.87 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.14 | $27.59 | $32.83 | $29.71 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Extras that change the San Antonio total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for San Antonio, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $180 – $800 |
Cost by quality level and size in San Antonio
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to San Antonio. 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
$3,400 to $6,200
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,500 to $8,250
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,550 to $10,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,150 | $3,700 – $5,550 | $5,100 – $6,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,200 | $5,500 – $8,250 | $7,550 – $10,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,550 – $8,200 | $7,300 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $13,700 |
Is San Antonio cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than San Antonio. Laredo is the lowest at about $6,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,850 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +3% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $3,250 – $9,900 | $6,600 | −4% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −2% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | −2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +3% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, San Antonio ranks #258 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, San Antonio is 3% 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 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,550 – $10,900 | $7,200 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,200 – $9,850 | $6,550 | −5% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,450 – $10,400 | $6,900 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,600 – $13,500 | $9,100 | +32% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +12% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | +7% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | +14% |
Why two San Antonio quotes can differ
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.
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Aluminum fence in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in San Antonio?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,400 to $10,300 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $8,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in San Antonio?
About $22.50 to $68 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 San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,050, which is 3% more than San Antonio ($6,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $6,850. Materials are 66% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in San Antonio?
$3,400 to $10,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio is 3% 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $23.51 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.91 to $26.49.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in San Antonio?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $6,200 and premium work $7,550 to $10,300. 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 San Antonio?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February 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 San Antonio?
$180 to $800, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near San Antonio
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.