SOC 47-4031 · May 2025 · United States
Fence Erectors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Fence Erectors across the United States is $47,980 per year, measured over 24,480 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $64,600.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Fence Erectors
Pay for this occupation varies by 74.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $64,600 and Georgia pays $36,990.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $64,600 | 40 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $58,600 | 1,150 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $57,260 | — | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $56,690 | 910 | |
| 5 | California | $56,060 | 3,150 | |
| 6 | Montana | $55,720 | 680 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $53,180 | 300 | |
| 8 | Iowa | $52,510 | 290 | |
| 9 | Washington | $51,860 | 1,450 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | $51,770 | 120 |
States with the most Fence Erectors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3,150 | $56,060 | |
| 2 | Florida | 2,020 | $45,550 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,800 | $37,270 | |
| 4 | Washington | 1,450 | $51,860 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,150 | $58,600 | |
| 6 | New York | 1,010 | $48,000 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 950 | $47,870 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 910 | $56,690 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 690 | $50,710 | |
| 10 | Montana | 680 | $55,720 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $64,600 | 40 |
| 2 | New Haven | $60,310 | 60 |
| 3 | Modesto | $59,600 | 40 |
| 4 | Philadelphia | $59,530 | 570 |
| 5 | Stockton | $58,750 | 150 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $58,640 | 270 |
| 7 | Allentown | $58,610 | 70 |
| 8 | San Jose | $58,250 | 210 |
| 9 | Port St. Lucie | $57,600 | 40 |
| 10 | Billings | $57,380 | 170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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