Aluminum fence cost in Waco, 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
- #277
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Waco, plan on $3,350 to $10,200 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $22 to $67 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Waco, 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 | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Waco, 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 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,350 | $6,800 | $10,200 | 100% |
Where the Waco price comes from
Labor is 31% 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 Waco the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Waco 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 (92.5) and land at $35 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 Waco. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Waco quotes can differ
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.
Pool codes
Many codes require a pool barrier with gaps under 4 inches, which influences the style you can buy.
Waco labor market for aluminum fence
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 Waco is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.96 and $25.45 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 32.3 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 $18.08 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.60 and $20.65 an hour. About 1,220 work in the metro. That is 93.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Waco 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($19.96) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 1.4% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,860 jobs in the Waco area. That makes it the 168th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.96 | $22.76 | $25.45 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.60 | $18.08 | $20.65 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.61 | $26.08 | $30.51 | $29.71 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Waco?
Because every project leans on different trades, Waco's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −9% and chain-link fence −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,500 | −12% |
Climate in Waco: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Waco Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Waco (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Waco gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 71 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 74 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 67 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 81 | 56 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.9 | Workable |
Waco 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 $6,700 to $7,400 across Waco and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TXthis page | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,800 | |
| Killeen, TX40 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | level |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $3,350 – $10,200 | $6,750 | level |
| Dallas, TX90 miles | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +9% |
| Austin, TX95 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | +4% |
| Tyler, TX130 miles | $3,300 – $10,100 | $6,700 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | +5% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Waco comes in at #277 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Waco is 4% 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 | +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% |
Cities with a workforce like Waco's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Waco against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +23% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +23% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | +3% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | +9% |
Optional extras in Waco
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Waco by the average of the local wage index (0.81) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.87. 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 – $790 |
Cost by quality level and size in Waco
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Waco 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
$3,350 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 |
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Aluminum fence in Waco: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Waco?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,350 to $10,200 in the Waco 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 Waco?
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 Waco or Killeen?
Killeen is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,750, which is 0% less than Waco ($6,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Waco?
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 Waco?
$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 Waco?
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 Waco area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Waco expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Waco 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 Waco?
The BLS median is $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.96 to $25.45.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Waco?
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 Waco?
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 Waco?
$170 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Waco
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.