Fence Erectors Salary
Construction and Extraction Occupations · 24K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$47,980
Median hourly
$23
Average annual
$50,530
Typical range
$35,810–$70,010
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Fence Erectors is $47,980 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $23 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools..
Most earn between $35,810 and $70,010 a year. There are roughly 24K people employed as fence erectors in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Fence Erectors.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Daily
- $185
- Weekly
- $923
- Bi-weekly
- $1,845
- Monthly
- $3,998
- Annual
- $47,980
$47,980 a year is around the 50th percentile for Fence Erectorss. The median is $47,980.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Alaska$64,600
- 2Pennsylvania$58,600
- 3Minnesota$57,260
- 4New Jersey$56,690
- 5California$56,060
- 6Montana$55,720
- 7Connecticut$53,180
- 8Iowa$52,510
- 9Washington$51,860
- 10Louisiana$51,770
- 11Wisconsin$51,410
- 12New Hampshire$50,850
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1Anchorage, AK$64,600
- 2New Haven, CT$60,310
- 3Modesto, CA$59,600
- 4Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$59,530
- 5Stockton-Lodi, CA$58,750
- 6San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$58,640
- 7Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$58,610
- 8San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$58,250
- 9Port St. Lucie, FL$57,600
- 10Billings, MT$57,380
- 11Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$56,310
- 12Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$55,440
Related job titles
Employers advertise Fence Erectors roles under these titles.
Related occupations
- Carpenters$60,580
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$62,780
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$58,970
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$58,930
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95,320
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,360
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49,120
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51,330
What a Fence Erectors does
- Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
- Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
- Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
- Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
- Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
- Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
- Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
- Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fence Erectors make?
- The median annual wage for Fence Erectors is $47,980 ($23 per hour). Pay ranges from about $35,810 at the 10th percentile to $70,010 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Fence Erectors?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $50,530, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Fence Erectorss the most?
- Alaska has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $64,600.
- Is Fence Erectors a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 24K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Fence Erectors do?
- Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.; Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.; Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools..