Fence Erector Salary in Kansas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Fence Erectors in Kansas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kansas Median
$47,130
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.66
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $47,980
State Rank
#24 of 45
80 employed here

How much does a Fence Erector make in Kansas?

Fence Erectors in Kansas take home a median of $47,130 annually — roughly $22.66 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $47,980.

Within Kansas, entry-level pay starts around $40,100 while the top 10% make $58,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,100 and $55,690 a year.

Fence Erector salary range in Kansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,100$19.28
25th percentile (early career)$40,100$19.28
50th percentile (median)$47,130$22.66
75th percentile (experienced)$55,690$26.77
90th percentile (top earners)$58,950$28.34

How Kansas compares

Kansas ranks 24th out of 45 states and territories for Fence Erector pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$64,600
2Pennsylvania$58,600
3Minnesota$57,260
4New Jersey$56,690
5California$56,060

Working as a Fence Erector in Kansas

Nationally, about 24,000 people work as Fence Erectors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Kansas pay ($47,130) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Fence Erector make in Kansas?
The median Fence Erector salary in Kansas is $47,130 per year, or about $22.66 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,100 at the entry level to $58,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kansas pay compare to the national average?
Kansas pays Fence Erectors about 2% less than the national median of $47,980. Kansas ranks 24th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kansas a good state for Fence Erectors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,130 a year. About 80 Fence Erectors are employed in Kansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Kansas include Anesthesiologist ($437,030), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($311,630), Psychiatrist ($278,100), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.