Fence Erector Salary
Fence Erectors earn a median $47,980 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$47,980
$23.07 per hour
Range
$35,810 – $70,010
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
24,480
across the U.S.
▲2.2%
Pay trend: The median for fence erectors in the U.S. rose from $46,940 (May 2024) to $47,980 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What fence erectors do
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.6% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,500
- Self-employed
- 21%
Employment of fence erectors is projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Fence Erector take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$40,732
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,394Monthly
$1,697Twice a month
$1,567Every 2 weeks
$19.58Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,578
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,975
- Medicare (1.45%)$696
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,732
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,810 | $17.22 | $30,953 |
| 25th percentile | $40,400 | $19.42 | $34,641 |
| Median (50th) | $47,980 | $23.07 | $40,732 |
| 75th percentile | $58,610 | $28.18 | $49,273 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,010 | $33.66 | $58,082 |
Fence Erector salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $64,600 | +2.5% | $54,086 | $46,400 – $81,310 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,600 | +3.7% | $47,466 | $40,120 – $77,610 | 1,150 |
| Minnesota | $57,260 | −3.2% | $45,818 | $47,610 – $70,470 | — |
| New Jersey | $56,690 | +1.2% | $46,146 | $47,340 – $70,010 | 910 |
| California | $56,060 | +4.2% | $45,082 | $40,260 – $78,900 | 3,150 |
| Montana | $55,720 | +12.1% | $45,089 | $39,470 – $68,200 | 680 |
| Connecticut | $53,180 | +8.3% | $43,442 | $40,800 – $74,450 | 300 |
| Iowa | $52,510 | +5.1% | $43,028 | $44,230 – $61,100 | 290 |
| Washington | $51,860 | −6.1% | $43,850 | $44,200 – $73,370 | 1,450 |
| Louisiana | $51,770 | +64.5% | $42,610 | $18,580 – $60,700 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $51,410 | +10.8% | $42,007 | $39,200 – $87,360 | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $50,850 | +6.2% | $43,038 | $41,460 – $60,150 | 160 |
| Illinois | $50,710 | −18.7% | $40,560 | $38,250 – $81,310 | 690 |
| Delaware | $50,630 | +5.5% | $40,728 | $43,510 – $62,400 | — |
| Nebraska | $50,120 | −36.4% | $41,051 | $46,430 – $108,000 | 190 |
| North Dakota | $49,310 | +2.4% | $41,801 | $44,620 – $49,940 | 190 |
| Utah | $48,720 | −15.2% | $40,100 | $25,820 – $66,660 | 440 |
| Massachusetts | $48,430 | +6.3% | $38,892 | $42,960 – $77,420 | — |
| Colorado | $48,380 | −8.3% | $39,633 | $38,560 – $61,520 | 270 |
| South Dakota | $48,380 | −1.7% | $41,053 | $35,220 – $62,330 | 170 |
| New York | $48,000 | +2.6% | $38,753 | $32,240 – $69,590 | 1,010 |
| Ohio | $47,870 | +2.7% | $40,109 | $43,650 – $62,410 | 950 |
| Indiana | $47,520 | +8.2% | $38,990 | $37,860 – $74,410 | 540 |
| Kansas | $47,130 | −7.1% | $38,219 | $40,100 – $58,950 | 80 |
| Nevada | $46,940 | −4.7% | $39,896 | $44,820 – $62,900 | 210 |
| Rhode Island | $46,450 | — | $38,378 | $45,760 – $60,320 | — |
| Arizona | $46,270 | +0.7% | $38,410 | $40,040 – $57,590 | — |
| Arkansas | $46,150 | +19.8% | $37,674 | $34,520 – $49,740 | 270 |
| Michigan | $45,800 | +0.5% | $37,285 | $37,960 – $49,380 | 460 |
| Florida | $45,550 | −4.6% | $38,779 | $31,840 – $63,000 | 2,020 |
| Tennessee | $45,330 | +20.8% | $38,603 | $36,410 – $55,080 | 550 |
| Maine | $45,310 | −9.1% | $36,710 | $36,270 – $60,310 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $45,040 | +26.8% | $37,069 | $30,700 – $82,960 | 170 |
| Oregon | $44,580 | −6.3% | $34,929 | $41,130 – $49,320 | — |
| New Mexico | $44,450 | +2.3% | $36,952 | $36,850 – $50,070 | 270 |
| Missouri | $43,290 | +15.2% | $35,866 | $35,090 – $60,070 | 640 |
| Virginia | $40,050 | +2.5% | $32,871 | $33,870 – $82,140 | — |
| Alabama | $39,820 | +2.3% | $32,449 | $36,980 – $54,170 | — |
| Wyoming | $39,750 | −0.6% | $34,119 | $34,060 – $58,810 | — |
| North Carolina | $39,100 | +1.3% | $32,545 | $34,480 – $59,850 | 670 |
| Mississippi | $38,700 | — | $32,459 | $30,600 – $47,520 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $37,960 | −2.1% | $31,560 | $34,300 – $49,480 | — |
| Oklahoma | $37,870 | −3.2% | $31,450 | $28,060 – $68,940 | 250 |
| Texas | $37,270 | −5.5% | $32,126 | $30,420 – $50,410 | 1,800 |
| Georgia | $36,990 | +3.3% | $30,604 | $25,470 – $55,570 | 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a fence erector make?
The national median salary for fence erectors is $47,980 a year ($23.07 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810 and the top 10% earn over $70,010. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays fence erectors the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $64,600.
How many fence erectors are there in the U.S.?
About 24,480 people work as fence erectors nationwide.