Fence Erectors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,940
↑ 58.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Fence Erectors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Fence Erectors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 58.7% since 2011 ($29,580 → $46,940)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,940
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,940 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | $44,410 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | $39,840 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $37,700 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | $37,550 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $35,800 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | $34,800 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | $33,320 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | $33,150 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $32,450 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $31,510 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | $31,240 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | $30,190 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | $29,580 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.