How much does a fence erector make in Philadelphia?
$59,530a year
Median yearly pay for fence erectors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $28.62 an hour or $4,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.62
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,400Median: $59,530Highest 10%: $78,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,400 | $20.87 | |
| 25th | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| Median | $59,530 | $28.62 | |
| 75th | $67,990 | $32.69 | |
| 90th | $78,350 | $37.67 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for fence erectors.
| Allentown, PA | $58,610 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $132,600 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $103,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $95,840 |
| Taper | $95,010 |
| Boilermaker | $86,910 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $78,200 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $77,140 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $75,970 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $75,710 |
| Plumber | $74,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fence erector make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $28.62 ($59,530 a year).
Do fence erectors make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $59,530 against $47,980 nationally, 24% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $58,600, so Philadelphia pays 2% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for fence erector pay?
4 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does a fence erector make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,350 or more.
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.