Fence Erectors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for fence erectorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$64,000
- Wisconsin$62,410
- Nebraska$61,720
- California$58,390
- Pennsylvania$58,360
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Georgia$39,320
- South Carolina$39,500
- Texas$39,530
- Mississippi$40,330
- Oklahoma$40,650
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $64,000 | $64,600 | $31 | +26.7% | 40 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $62,410 | $51,410 | $30 | +23.5% | 200 |
| 3 | Nebraska | $61,720 | $50,120 | $30 | +22.1% | 190 |
| 4 | California | $58,390 | $56,060 | $28 | +15.6% | 3,150 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $58,360 | $58,600 | $28 | +15.5% | 1,150 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $56,410 | $56,690 | $27 | +11.6% | 910 |
| 7 | Washington | $55,440 | $51,860 | $27 | +9.7% | 1,450 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $55,300 | $57,260 | $27 | +9.4% | — |
| 9 | Connecticut | $54,970 | $53,180 | $26 | +8.8% | 300 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $54,590 | $48,430 | $26 | +8% | — |
| 11 | Montana | $54,210 | $55,720 | $26 | +7.3% | 680 |
| 12 | Iowa | $53,740 | $52,510 | $26 | +6.4% | 290 |
| 13 | Illinois | $53,380 | $50,710 | $26 | +5.6% | 690 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $53,090 | $45,040 | $26 | +5.1% | 170 |
| 15 | Delaware | $52,890 | $50,630 | $25 | +4.7% | — |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $52,630 | $50,850 | $25 | +4.2% | 160 |
| 17 | Ohio | $52,240 | $47,870 | $25 | +3.4% | 950 |
| 18 | Indiana | $51,810 | $47,520 | $25 | +2.5% | 540 |
| 19 | Utah | $50,850 | $48,720 | $24 | +0.6% | 440 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $50,040 | $46,450 | $24 | -1% | — |
| 21 | Colorado | $49,840 | $48,380 | $24 | -1.4% | 270 |
| 22 | Kansas | $49,460 | $47,130 | $24 | -2.1% | 80 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $48,880 | $49,310 | $24 | -3.3% | 190 |
| 24 | Nevada | $48,660 | $46,940 | $23 | -3.7% | 210 |
| 25 | Arizona | $48,600 | $46,270 | $23 | -3.8% | — |
| 26 | New York | $48,350 | $48,000 | $23 | -4.3% | 1,010 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $48,010 | $48,380 | $23 | -5% | 170 |
| 28 | Maine | $46,640 | $45,310 | $22 | -7.7% | 160 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $46,520 | $45,330 | $22 | -7.9% | 550 |
| 30 | Florida | $45,750 | $45,550 | $22 | -9.5% | 2,020 |
| 31 | Virginia | $45,750 | $40,050 | $22 | -9.5% | — |
| 32 | Michigan | $45,080 | $45,800 | $22 | -10.8% | 460 |
| 33 | Oregon | $44,280 | $44,580 | $21 | -12.4% | — |
| 34 | Missouri | $44,230 | $43,290 | $21 | -12.5% | 640 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $43,900 | $44,450 | $21 | -13.1% | 270 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $43,610 | $46,150 | $21 | -13.7% | 270 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $43,050 | $39,100 | $21 | -14.8% | 670 |
| 38 | Alabama | $43,000 | $39,820 | $21 | -14.9% | — |
| 39 | Wyoming | $42,860 | $39,750 | $21 | -15.2% | — |
| 40 | Louisiana | $41,440 | $51,770 | $20 | -18% | 120 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $40,650 | $37,870 | $20 | -19.6% | 250 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $40,330 | $38,700 | $19 | -20.2% | 150 |
| 43 | Texas | $39,530 | $37,270 | $19 | -21.8% | 1,800 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $39,500 | $37,960 | $19 | -21.8% | — |
| 45 | Georgia | $39,320 | $36,990 | $19 | -22.2% | 500 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 65 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $64,600 | $64,170 | 40 |
| 2 | New Haven, CT | $60,310 | $57,380 | 60 |
| 3 | Modesto, CA | $59,600 | $59,060 | 40 |
| 4 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,530 | $59,630 | 570 |
| 5 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $58,750 | $62,040 | 150 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,640 | $63,720 | 270 |
| 7 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $58,610 | $59,450 | 70 |
| 8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,250 | $64,200 | 210 |
| 9 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $57,600 | $54,500 | 40 |
| 10 | Billings, MT | $57,380 | $55,650 | 170 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing fence erectorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction of Buildings | $54,820 | $52,170 | — |
| 2 | Residential Building Construction | $54,820 | $51,880 | — |
| 3 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $53,710 | $56,440 | 240 |
| 4 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $52,510 | $55,080 | 180 |
| 5 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $52,510 | $51,760 | 160 |
| 6 | Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $50,650 | $52,620 | 330 |
| 7 | Landscaping Services | $50,650 | $52,620 | 330 |
| 8 | Building Equipment Contractors | $50,070 | $53,710 | 370 |
| 9 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $49,710 | $49,160 | — |
| 10 | Rental and Leasing Services | $49,140 | $52,330 | 410 |
| 11 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $49,140 | $52,330 | 410 |
| 12 | Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $49,140 | $52,330 | 410 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fence erectors make in the U.S.?
The median fence erectors salary in the United States is $47,980 per year (mean $50,530), and about 80% earn between $35,810 and $70,010.
How much do fence erectors make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays fence erectors the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for fence erectors at $64,000 per year (median $64,600).
What is the job outlook for fence erectors?
Employment is projected to change +4.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,300 openings per year.