SOC 474031

Fence Erectors

Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.

National Median

$46,940

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$46,940

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,090

Experienced (90th pct)

$74,660

Total Employed

22,640

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,090 - $39,040
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$39,040 - $57,070
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$57,070 - $74,660

Highest Paying Locations for Fence Erectors

Omaha, NE-IA

$78,790

+67.9% vs national

Nebraska

$78,780

+67.8% vs national

Anchorage, AK

$63,040

+34.3% vs national

Alaska

$63,040

+34.3% vs national

Illinois

$62,400

+32.9% vs national

Fence Erectors Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Omaha, NE-IA	$78,790	90
Nebraska	$78,780	N/A
Anchorage, AK	$63,040	80
Alaska	$63,040	100
Illinois	$62,400	580
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$60,240	400
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$59,440	340
Minnesota	$59,170	N/A
New Haven, CT	$58,770	80
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$57,470	710
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$57,430	N/A
Utah	$57,430	N/A
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$57,180	190
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$57,100	220
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$57,020	1,090
Pennsylvania	$56,500	790
Hawaii	$56,290	N/A
New Jersey	$56,040	380
Washington	$55,240	1,250
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$54,720	400
California	$53,800	4,110
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$53,420	N/A
Port St. Lucie, FL	$52,910	50
Colorado	$52,740	N/A
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$51,730	180
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$51,170	80
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$50,950	60
Kansas	$50,740	80
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$50,570	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$50,410	N/A
Iowa	$49,970	500
Maine	$49,850	N/A
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$49,790	100
Reno, NV	$49,750	N/A
Montana	$49,710	520
Nevada	$49,270	N/A
South Dakota	$49,210	N/A
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$49,210	N/A
Connecticut	$49,120	N/A
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$49,090	340
Yakima, WA	$48,860	60
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$48,830	100
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$48,290	90
Fargo, ND-MN	$48,170	70
North Dakota	$48,170	90
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$48,080	50
Dover, DE	$48,010	40
Delaware	$48,010	60
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$47,980	50
New Hampshire	$47,860	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Fence Erectors?

The national median annual salary for Fence Erectors is $46,940, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Fence Erectorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Fence Erectorss is Omaha, NE-IA, with a median salary of $78,790.

How much can an experienced Fence Erectors make?

Top-earning Fence Erectorss (90th percentile) make $74,660 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.