Fence Erectors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for fence erectors in the U.S. is $47,980 ($23.07 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $47,980
- Mean annual wage
- $50,530
- Median hourly wage
- $23.07
- Employment
- 24,480
24,480 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,810 | $17.22 |
| 25th percentile | $40,400 | $19.43 |
| Median (50th) | $47,980 | $23.07 |
| 75th percentile | $58,610 | $28.18 |
| 90th percentile | $70,010 | $33.66 |
Highest-paying states for fence erectors
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $64,600 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,600 | 1,150 |
| Minnesota | $57,260 | — |
| New Jersey | $56,690 | 910 |
| California | $56,060 | 3,150 |
| Montana | $55,720 | 680 |
| Connecticut | $53,180 | 300 |
| Iowa | $52,510 | 290 |
| Washington | $51,860 | 1,450 |
| Louisiana | $51,770 | 120 |
Lowest-paying states
- Georgia: $36,990 median annual wage
- Texas: $37,270 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $37,870 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $37,960 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $38,700 median annual wage
About this occupation
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Typical tasks
- Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
- Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
- Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
- Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
- Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
- Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 27.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 44.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.1% |
| Associate's degree | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.1% |
| Master's degree | 2.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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