The average salary for a fence erector in the United States is $46,650, but the range typically falls between $37,220 and $50,950. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.43, with a range between $17.9 and $24.49.
There are approximately 21,470 people employed as a fence erector in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of fence erectors.The state with the best pay for a fence erector is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $70,450, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $34,870.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,120 | $15.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,220 | $17.9 |
| Median | $44,410 | $21.35 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,950 | $24.49 |
| 90th Percentile | $64,170 | $30.85 |
The salary of a fence erector can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a fence erector in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for fence erectors are New Jersey, Alaska, South Carolina, Hawaii, Ohio while the worst states are Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $18,800 | $34,870 | $51,520 |
| Alaska | $41,700 | $56,540 | $74,850 |
| Arizona | $34,380 | $43,360 | $53,020 |
| Arkansas | $30,920 | $41,250 | $50,200 |
| California | $36,440 | $49,630 | $72,950 |
| Colorado | $38,930 | $44,760 | $53,240 |
| Delaware | $37,770 | $47,160 | $56,960 |
| Florida | $32,160 | $48,380 | $64,260 |
| Georgia | $24,320 | $35,300 | $47,710 |
| Hawaii | $40,540 | $52,400 | $59,970 |
| Idaho | $27,290 | $40,160 | $46,090 |
| Illinois | $38,660 | $53,650 | $84,330 |
| Indiana | $36,110 | $48,870 | $69,380 |
| Iowa | $36,740 | $44,540 | $56,620 |
| Kansas | $37,010 | $46,100 | $56,780 |
| Kentucky | $35,100 | $41,980 | $48,480 |
| Louisiana | $18,440 | $35,700 | $52,350 |
| Maine | $35,730 | $52,540 | $72,830 |
| Maryland | $38,940 | $47,020 | $56,990 |
| Massachusetts | $39,640 | $48,610 | $62,400 |
| Michigan | $35,880 | $43,050 | $50,790 |
| Minnesota | $41,500 | $48,840 | $66,620 |
| Missouri | $31,710 | $42,210 | $60,160 |
| Montana | $39,830 | $51,320 | $78,310 |
| Nebraska | $40,050 | $52,470 | $63,690 |
| Nevada | $46,800 | $51,610 | $60,540 |
| New Hampshire | $40,380 | $44,970 | $50,680 |
| New Jersey | $45,130 | $70,450 | $99,610 |
| New Mexico | $27,040 | $40,580 | $50,720 |
| New York | $31,770 | $47,590 | $80,890 |
| North Carolina | $29,200 | $39,560 | $52,010 |
| North Dakota | $43,710 | $52,380 | $67,660 |
| Ohio | $37,060 | $57,620 | $79,520 |
| Oklahoma | $31,200 | $43,810 | $67,050 |
| Oregon | $40,010 | $47,310 | $54,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,230 | $50,710 | $64,000 |
| South Carolina | $35,640 | $56,830 | $76,050 |
| South Dakota | $38,940 | $48,280 | $59,190 |
| Tennessee | $32,850 | $35,920 | $41,050 |
| Texas | $28,950 | $39,920 | $50,330 |
| Utah | $40,760 | $59,120 | $73,330 |
| Virginia | $30,320 | $39,350 | $54,020 |
| Washington | $37,090 | $46,740 | $59,280 |
| West Virginia | $28,790 | $37,850 | $43,210 |
| Wisconsin | $36,150 | $46,860 | $72,850 |
| Wyoming | $31,110 | $40,070 | $50,420 |
Even between cities, the salary of a fence erector can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for fence erectors is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area, PA with an average salary of $60,910.The city with the lowest average salary for fence erectors is Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX with an average salary of $34,920.
Areas with highest average salaries for fence erectors
Areas with lowest average salaries for fence erectors
The number of fence erectors in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of fence erectors has decreased by -5,540. On average, the number of fence erectors has been increasing by -5.1% each year. The salary of fence erectors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of fence erectors has increased by $6,530. On average, the salary of fence erectors has been increasing by 4.1% each year.
Fence Erectors are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for fence erectors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
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