How much does a fence erector make in Portland?
$49,750a year
Median yearly pay for fence erectors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.92 an hour or $4,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.92
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 55
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,820Median: $49,750Highest 10%: $73,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| Median | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 75th | $55,920 | $26.88 | |
| 90th | $73,650 | $35.41 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for fence erectors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fence erector make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.92 ($49,750 a year).
Do fence erectors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $49,750 against $47,980 nationally, 4% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $45,310, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for fence erector pay?
20 of 55 metro areas with data.
How much does a fence erector make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,650 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.