Erect and repair fences and fence gates made of metal, wood, or other materials using hand and power tools.
Fence Erectors earn a median $21.55/hr ($44,830/yr). Top-paying state: Hawaii at $30.55/hr. True labor cost with burden: ~$29.09/hr.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024. Percentiles represent the wage below which a given percentage of workers fall.
| # | State | Median Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $30.55 |
| 2 | Illinois | $29.88 |
| 3 | Washington | $28.22 |
| 4 | Alaska | $27.55 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $26.88 |
| # | Metro Area | Median Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu, HI | $33.55 |
| 2 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | $32.88 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $31.22 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA | $30.55 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $29.88 |
The base wage of $21.55/hr becomes approximately $29.09/hr after applying a 1.35x burden rate (payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, overhead).