How much does a fence erector make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Average (mean)
- $50,530
- Jobs
- 24,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $40,400 | $19.42 | |
| Median | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| 75th | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 90th | $70,010 | $33.66 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $64,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,600 |
| Minnesota | $57,260 |
| New Jersey | $56,690 |
| California | $56,060 |
| Montana | $55,720 |
| Connecticut | $53,180 |
| Iowa | $52,510 |
| Washington | $51,860 |
| Louisiana | $51,770 |
| Wisconsin | $51,410 |
| New Hampshire | $50,850 |
| Illinois | $50,710 |
| Delaware | $50,630 |
| Nebraska | $50,120 |
| North Dakota | $49,310 |
| Utah | $48,720 |
| Massachusetts | $48,430 |
| Colorado | $48,380 |
| South Dakota | $48,380 |
| New York | $48,000 |
| Ohio | $47,870 |
| Indiana | $47,520 |
| Kansas | $47,130 |
| Nevada | $46,940 |
| Rhode Island | $46,450 |
| Arizona | $46,270 |
| Arkansas | $46,150 |
| Michigan | $45,800 |
| Florida | $45,550 |
| Tennessee | $45,330 |
| Maine | $45,310 |
| West Virginia | $45,040 |
| Oregon | $44,580 |
| New Mexico | $44,450 |
| Missouri | $43,290 |
| Virginia | $40,050 |
| Alabama | $39,820 |
| Wyoming | $39,750 |
| North Carolina | $39,100 |
| Mississippi | $38,700 |
| South Carolina | $37,960 |
| Oklahoma | $37,870 |
| Texas | $37,270 |
| Georgia | $36,990 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $64,600 |
| New Haven, CT | $60,310 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,530 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,640 |
| Allentown, PA | $58,610 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,250 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $57,600 |
| Billings, MT | $57,380 |
| Oxnard, CA | $56,310 |
| Seattle, WA | $55,440 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,060 |
| Miami, FL | $54,820 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $54,250 |
In other countries
Fence Erector belongs to the international group "Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified".
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- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$49,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fence erector make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.07 ($47,980 a year).
How much does a fence erector make a month?
About $3,998 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,980 a year.
How much does a fence erector make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,810 or less a year ($17.22 an hour); the top 10% make $70,010 or more.
Which state pays fence erectors the most?
Alaska, with a median of $64,600 a year, followed by Pennsylvania ($58,600) and Minnesota ($57,260).
Which city pays fence erectors the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $64,600 a year.
How many fence erectors are there in the United States?
About 24,480 people work as fence erectors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.