Aluminum fence cost in Washington
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $12,900
- Per linear ft
- $28.50 – $84.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $7,600
- Metros covered
- 7
Washington prices for aluminum fence: $4,350 to $12,900 for 150 linear ft, or $28.50 to $84.50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 13% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $35.67 an hour.
Inside Washington, the metros we cover range from $8,050 (Yakima) to $8,750 (Seattle) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Washington (statewide), standard level
$6,900 to $10,300
About $45.50 to $68 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $6,200 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $4,000 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Washington
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,100 | $7,850 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,400 | $4,850 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,350 | $8,600 | $12,900 | 100% |
Washington versus the states around it
Washington ranks 5 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for aluminum fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $9,550 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,700, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Washington sits at $8,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 170 miles away | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −6% |
| Idaho | 380 miles away | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −17% |
| Montana | 500 miles away | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | −14% |
| Utah | 650 miles away | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,300 | −15% |
| Nevada | 780 miles away | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −14% |
Aluminum fence cost by metro in Washington
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $4,450 – $13,100 | $8,750 | +2% |
| Bellingham, WA | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | level |
| Kennewick, WA | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Olympia, WA | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Bremerton, WA | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,300 | −3% |
| Spokane, WA | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −6% |
| Yakima, WA | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −6% |
Why two Washington 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.
Permit
A fence permit runs $40-$150.
Basic, standard or premium: Washington prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from pool fence (100 linear ft) to 200 ft (200 linear ft).
Basic
$4,350 to $7,750
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,900 to $10,300
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,450 to $12,900
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,900 – $5,200 | $4,600 – $6,900 | $6,350 – $8,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,350 – $7,750 | $6,900 – $10,300 | $9,450 – $12,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,750 – $10,300 | $9,150 – $13,700 | $12,600 – $17,100 |
Other Washington jobs that often go with aluminum fence
Each project weights the trades differently, so Washington's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, inground pool is +17% and vinyl fence +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +12% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,150 | +15% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $42,400 – $132,500 | +17% |
When Washington weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Washington is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Seattle has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Washington at 12 months; Kennewick has the shortest at 8 (February through June and September through November). Rainfall runs from 8 inches a year in Kennewick to 57 inches in Bremerton.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 37 | 77 | 38 | 12: all year |
| Spokane | 26 | 87 | 17 | 9: March through November |
| Olympia | 33 | 78 | 51 | 12: all year |
| Kennewick | 28 | 93 | 8 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Yakima | 24 | 90 | 8 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Bremerton | 36 | 77 | 57 | 12: all year |
| Bellingham | 34 | 73 | 35 | 12: all year |
Extras that change the Washington total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.17 for Washington, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.30) and goods price index (1.04). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $230 – $1,050 |
Washington labor market for aluminum fence
Washington's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.30 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.67 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.15 and $44.55 an hour. About 26,960 work in the state. That is 75.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.75 an hour, which is 22% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $34.69 an hour. BLS counts 25,060 of them working in the state, 70.6 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 $47.38 an hour, 59% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $34.72 and $64.71 an hour. About 3,440 work in the state. That is 9.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($44.55 an hour) would add about $320 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.15) would take off about $240. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,550,970 jobs across Washington (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.15 | $35.67 | $44.55 | $29.12 | 1.22 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.56 | $27.75 | $34.69 | $22.66 | 1.22 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $34.72 | $47.38 | $64.71 | $29.71 | 1.59 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
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Aluminum fence in Washington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Washington?
$4,350 to $12,900 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Washington can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Washington is cheapest for aluminum fence?
Yakima at about $8,050 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Seattle at $8,750.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Washington than the US average?
It is 13% more expensive: $8,600 against $7,600 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Washington?
About 40% ($3,400). Materials are 59%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.30x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Washington?
The BLS statewide median is $35.67 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.15 to $44.55.
+Where does Washington rank for aluminum fence costs?
5th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,600 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Washington?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $7,750 and premium work $9,450 to $12,900. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Does the season matter for aluminum fence in Washington?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Washington metros we cover, Seattle has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Washington?
$230 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence by city in Washington
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.