Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, North Carolina
$44,500 / year
≈ $3,700 per month · $21.39 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $40,500
25th percentile
$37,500Average
$44,50075th percentile
$49,000
$37,500Average
$44,50075th percentile
$49,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Fence Erector salary by state
Alabama$44,500
Alaska$66,000
Arizona$50,500
Arkansas$45,000
California$60,500
Colorado$51,500
Connecticut$57,000
Delaware$54,500
Florida$47,500
Georgia$40,500
Illinois$55,000
Indiana$53,500
Iowa$55,500
Kansas$51,000
Louisiana$43,000
Maine$48,500
Massachusetts$56,500
Michigan$46,500
Minnesota$57,000
Mississippi$41,500
Missouri$46,000
Montana$56,000
Nebraska$64,000
Nevada$50,500
New Hampshire$54,500
New Jersey$58,500
New Mexico$45,500
New York$50,000
North Carolina$44,500
North Dakota$50,500
Ohio$54,000
Oklahoma$42,000
Oregon$46,000
Pennsylvania$60,500
Rhode Island$52,000
South Carolina$41,000
South Dakota$49,500
Tennessee$48,000
Texas$41,000
Utah$52,500
Virginia$47,500
Washington$57,500
West Virginia$55,000
Wisconsin$64,500
Wyoming$44,500
About this role
Fence Erector is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Fence Erectors do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
- Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
- Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
- Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
- Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
Top skills: Time Management Speaking Monitoring Critical Thinking Coordination Active Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Fence Erector pay by experience level
Entry level$37,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$42,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$49,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$60,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$72,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Fence Erector salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
20,920 workers
$52,500Other Specialty Trade Contractors
19,730 workers
$53,000Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
1,020 workers
$50,000Building Material and Supplies Dealers
980 workers
$50,000Administrative and Support Services
800 workers
$43,500Employment Services
470 workers
$35,500Rental and Leasing Services
410 workers
$54,000Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)
410 workers
$54,000Building Equipment Contractors
370 workers
$55,500Services to Buildings and Dwellings
330 workers
$54,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Fence Erector pays 19% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction
Helpers–Extraction Worker$52,500
Rock Splitters, Quarry$53,500
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$51,000
Construction Laborer$54,000
Floor Sanders and Finishers$54,500
Highway Maintenance Worker$55,000
Careers related to Fence Erector
Carpenter$68,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fence Erector make?
The average base salary for a Fence Erector in the United States is $52,500 per year, or about $25.24 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $42,000 and $60,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?
The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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