Fence Erectors Salary
The median fence erectors salary in the United States is $47,980 per year ($23.07/hour). Salaries range from $35,810 at the entry level to $70,010+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 24,480 fence erectors jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$47,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.07
per hour
Employment
24,480
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,810
25th percentile
$40,400
Median
$47,980
75th percentile
$58,610
90th percentile
$70,010
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.6%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Fence Erectors Salary by State
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$37K$65K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$65K
+35%
Pennsylvania
$59K
+22%
Minnesota
$57K
+19%
New Jersey
$57K
+18%
California
$56K
+17%
Montana
$56K
+16%
Connecticut
$53K
+11%
Iowa
$53K
+9%
Washington
$52K
+8%
Louisiana
$52K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $64,600 | +34.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $58,600 | +22.1% |
| Minnesota | $57,260 | +19.3% |
| New Jersey | $56,690 | +18.2% |
| California | $56,060 | +16.8% |
| Montana | $55,720 | +16.1% |
| Connecticut | $53,180 | +10.8% |
| Iowa | $52,510 | +9.4% |
| Washington | $51,860 | +8.1% |
| Louisiana | $51,770 | +7.9% |
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Fence Erectors Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $64,600 | +34.6% |
| New Haven, CT | $60,310 | +25.7% |
| Modesto, CA | $59,600 | +24.2% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,530 | +24.1% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $58,750 | +22.4% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,640 | +22.2% |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $58,610 | +22.2% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,250 | +21.4% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $57,600 | +20.1% |
| Billings, MT | $57,380 | +19.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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