SOC 47-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fence Erectors — South Carolina
South Carolina
In South Carolina the median wage is $37,960.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Carolina the median wage is $37,960. That is 20.9% lower than the national median of $47,980. Pay ranges from under $34,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,140 to $41,380.
South Carolina ranks number 42nd out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 600th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,300 | −28.5% |
| 25th | $35,140 | −26.8% |
| Median (50th) | $37,960 | −20.9% |
| 75th | $41,380 | −13.8% |
| 90th | $49,480 | +3.1% |
| Mean | $39,500 | −17.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $37,960 goes as far as $40,512 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,512US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,960 a year, 20.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,300 to $49,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 42nd of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fence Erectors in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $37,960, or $18.25 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 South Carolina is 20.9% lower. 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 South Carolina earns more than $49,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,300 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.
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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