SOC 47-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fence Erectors — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 4 metro areas compared
In Miami, FL the median wage for Fence Erectors is $54,820 a year, which is 14.3% higher than the national figure of $47,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Miami, FL the median wage for Fence Erectors is $54,820 a year, which is 14.3% higher than the national figure of $47,980. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,650 and $54,820. The lowest tenth earn under $38,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $54,820.
Within the state, Port St. Lucie records the highest median at $57,600. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 366th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,920 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $46,650 | −2.8% |
| Median (50th) | $54,820 | +14.3% |
| 75th | $54,820 | +14.3% |
| 90th | $54,820 | +14.3% |
| Mean | $50,550 | +5.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port St. Lucie | $57,600 | 40 | |
| 2 | North Port | $48,410 | 70 | |
| 3 | Lakeland | $45,550 | 110 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $37,420 | 360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $54,820 buys what $53,017 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,017US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,820 a year, 14.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,920 to $54,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Port St. Lucie, at $57,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fence Erectors in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $54,820, or $26.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,980, so pay in Miami, FL is 14.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Miami, FL earns more than $54,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Port St. Lucie, at $57,600 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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