Aluminum fence cost in Seattle, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,450 – $13,100
- Per linear ft
- $29.50 – $86
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #7
- 1 = most expensive
Seattle homeowners pay roughly $4,450 to $13,100 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $29.50 to $86 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Seattle is 15% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $36.74 an hour in the Seattle area, 26% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Seattle, WA, standard level
$7,050 to $10,500
About $46.50 to $69 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $6,150 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $4,200 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $7,050 | $10,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Seattle, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,050 | $7,800 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,600 | $5,150 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 1% |
| Total | $4,450 | $8,750 | $13,100 | 100% |
Where the Seattle price comes from
Labor is 41% 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 Seattle the blended ratio comes out at 1.37.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Seattle metro is 104.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,050, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (111.1) and land at $45 to $170.
Cost by quality level and size in Seattle
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Seattle 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
$4,450 to $7,900
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$7,050 to $10,500
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,650 to $13,100
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,950 – $5,300 | $4,700 – $7,050 | $6,450 – $8,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,450 – $7,900 | $7,050 – $10,500 | $9,650 – $13,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,900 – $10,500 | $9,350 – $13,900 | $12,800 – $17,400 |
When to schedule aluminum fence in Seattle
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Seattle: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Seattle gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.8 inches in November). The station averages about 2 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 | 47 | 37 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 50 | 37 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 53 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 57 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 57 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 53 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 47 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 41 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 37 | 5.5 | Workable |
Seattle against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group. Yakima is the cheapest at $8,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WAthis page | $4,450 – $13,100 | $8,750 | |
| Bremerton, WA40 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,300 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA60 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | −5% |
| Yakima, WA90 miles | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −8% |
| Bellingham, WA95 miles | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | −2% |
| Portland, OR135 miles | $4,200 – $12,600 | $8,400 | −4% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,600 | −2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Seattle comes in at #7 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Seattle is 2% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −8% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | −5% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | −5% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,050 | −8% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,300 | −5% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Seattle's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Seattle against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,800 – $14,100 | $9,450 | +8% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $4,250 – $12,600 | $8,400 | −4% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −17% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | −9% |
Optional extras in Seattle
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Seattle by the average of the local wage index (1.37) and goods index (1.04), a factor of 1.20. 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) | $240 – $1,100 |
Why two Seattle quotes can differ
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.
Style
Aluminum picket runs $25-$50 per linear foot installed, ornamental fence $40-$75, and privacy designs $75-$130 (HomeGuide).
Related projects, priced for Seattle
Because every project leans on different trades, Seattle's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +25% and vinyl fence +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $8,650 | +14% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,300 | +18% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $45,300 – $141,500 | +25% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Seattle is 1.37 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $36.74 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.64 and $47.93 an hour. BLS counts 14,970 of them working in the area, 71.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.72 an hour, 27% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $37.03 an hour. About 13,040 work in the metro. That is 62.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $52.80 an hour, which is 78% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $37.23 and $64.78 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 10.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($47.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $400. At the 25th percentile ($30.64) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 4.6% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,086,210 jobs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. That makes it the 13th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.34% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $30.64 | $36.74 | $47.93 | $29.12 | 1.26 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $23.67 | $28.72 | $37.03 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $37.23 | $52.80 | $64.78 | $29.71 | 1.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.37 | |||||
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Aluminum fence in Seattle: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Seattle?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,450 to $13,100 in the Seattle area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $10,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Seattle?
About $29.50 to $86 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Seattle or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,300, which is 5% less than Seattle ($8,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Seattle?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $8,750. Materials are 58% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Seattle?
$4,450 to $13,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Seattle?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $170 for fees in the Seattle area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Seattle expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Washington?
Seattle is 2% above the Washington statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Seattle?
The BLS median is $36.74 an hour in the Seattle area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.64 to $47.93.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Seattle?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,450 to $7,900 and premium work $9,650 to $13,100. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Is there a bad season to install an aluminum fence in Seattle?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Seattle?
$240 to $1,100, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Seattle
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.