Median Salary
$47,980
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$23.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$70,010
entry level starts ~$35,810
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 24,000 employed
How much does a Fence Erector make?
The median pay for a Fence Erector in the United States is $47,980 per year — about $23.07 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $35,810, while the most experienced Fence Erectors in the top 10% earn $70,010.
That is $13,410 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Fence Erector salary range by percentile
Half of all Fence Erectors earn between $40,400 and $58,610 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,810 | $17.22 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $40,400 | $19.42 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,980 | $23.07 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $58,610 | $28.18 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,010 | $33.66 |
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Highest-paying states for Fence Erector
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alaska leads the country for Fence Erector pay at $64,600 a year, followed by Pennsylvania ($58,600) and Minnesota ($57,260). At the other end, Georgia posts the lowest median at $36,990 — a gap of $27,610 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Fence Erector salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 45 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Alaska $64,600Pennsylvania $58,600Minnesota $57,260New Jersey $56,690California $56,060Montana $55,720Connecticut $53,180Iowa $52,510Washington $51,860Louisiana $51,770Wisconsin $51,410New Hampshire $50,850Illinois $50,710Delaware $50,630Nebraska $50,120North Dakota $49,310Utah $48,720Massachusetts $48,430Colorado $48,380South Dakota $48,380New York $48,000Ohio $47,870Indiana $47,520Kansas $47,130Nevada $46,940Rhode Island $46,450Arizona $46,270Arkansas $46,150Michigan $45,800Florida $45,550Tennessee $45,330Maine $45,310West Virginia $45,040Oregon $44,580New Mexico $44,450Missouri $43,290Virginia $40,050Alabama $39,820Wyoming $39,750North Carolina $39,100Mississippi $38,700South Carolina $37,960Oklahoma $37,870Texas $37,270Georgia $36,990
Workforce and education
About 24,000 people work as Fence Erectors in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $50,530 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fence Erector make in the United States?
The median Fence Erector salary in the United States is $47,980 per year, or about $23.07 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $35,810, while the top 10% of earners make $70,010 or more.
How does Fence Erector pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Fence Erector median of $47,980 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Fence Erectors the most?
Alaska is the highest-paying state for Fence Erectors, with a median salary of $64,600 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Fence Erector?
Becoming a Fence Erector typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Fence Erectors work in the United States?
About 24,000 people were employed as Fence Erectors in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.