Fence Erector Salary in Missouri (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$43,290
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.81
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $47,980
State Rank
#36 of 45
640 employed here

How much does a Fence Erector make in Missouri?

A Fence Erector working in Missouri earns a median salary of $43,290 per year, or about $20.81 per hour. That is 10% below the national median of $47,980 for this occupation.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $35,090 while the top 10% make $60,070 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,060 and $46,000 a year.

Fence Erector salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,090$16.87
25th percentile (early career)$37,060$17.82
50th percentile (median)$43,290$20.81
75th percentile (experienced)$46,000$22.12
90th percentile (top earners)$60,070$28.88

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 36th 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 Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($43,290) 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 Missouri?
The median Fence Erector salary in Missouri is $43,290 per year, or about $20.81 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,090 at the entry level to $60,070 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Fence Erectors about 10% less than the national median of $47,980. Missouri ranks 36th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Fence Erectors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $43,290 a year. About 640 Fence Erectors are employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.