Fence Erectors Salary by State
The national median pay for fence erectors is $47,980 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,990 in Georgia to $64,600 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,810
- 25th percentile
- $40,400
- Median
- $47,980
- 75th percentile
- $58,610
- Top 10%
- $70,010
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 24,480 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $64,600 | +35% | $46,400 | $81,310 | 40 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $58,600 | +22% | $40,120 | $77,610 | 1,150 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $57,260 | +19% | $47,610 | $70,470 | Not published |
| 4 | New Jersey | $56,690 | +18% | $47,340 | $70,010 | 910 |
| 5 | California | $56,060 | +17% | $40,260 | $78,900 | 3,150 |
| 6 | Montana | $55,720 | +16% | $39,470 | $68,200 | 680 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $53,180 | +11% | $40,800 | $74,450 | 300 |
| 8 | Iowa | $52,510 | +9% | $44,230 | $61,100 | 290 |
| 9 | Washington | $51,860 | +8% | $44,200 | $73,370 | 1,450 |
| 10 | Louisiana | $51,770 | +8% | $18,580 | $60,700 | 120 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $51,410 | +7% | $39,200 | $87,360 | 200 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $50,850 | +6% | $41,460 | $60,150 | 160 |
| 13 | Illinois | $50,710 | +6% | $38,250 | $81,310 | 690 |
| 14 | Delaware | $50,630 | +6% | $43,510 | $62,400 | Not published |
| 15 | Nebraska | $50,120 | +4% | $46,430 | $108,000 | 190 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $49,310 | +3% | $44,620 | $49,940 | 190 |
| 17 | Utah | $48,720 | +2% | $25,820 | $66,660 | 440 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $48,430 | +1% | $42,960 | $77,420 | Not published |
| 19 | Colorado | $48,380 | +1% | $38,560 | $61,520 | 270 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $48,380 | +1% | $35,220 | $62,330 | 170 |
| 21 | New York | $48,000 | 0% | $32,240 | $69,590 | 1,010 |
| 22 | Ohio | $47,870 | 0% | $43,650 | $62,410 | 950 |
| 23 | Indiana | $47,520 | −1% | $37,860 | $74,410 | 540 |
| 24 | Kansas | $47,130 | −2% | $40,100 | $58,950 | 80 |
| 25 | Nevada | $46,940 | −2% | $44,820 | $62,900 | 210 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $46,450 | −3% | $45,760 | $60,320 | Not published |
| 27 | Arizona | $46,270 | −4% | $40,040 | $57,590 | Not published |
| 28 | Arkansas | $46,150 | −4% | $34,520 | $49,740 | 270 |
| 29 | Michigan | $45,800 | −5% | $37,960 | $49,380 | 460 |
| 30 | Florida | $45,550 | −5% | $31,840 | $63,000 | 2,020 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $45,330 | −6% | $36,410 | $55,080 | 550 |
| 32 | Maine | $45,310 | −6% | $36,270 | $60,310 | 160 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $45,040 | −6% | $30,700 | $82,960 | 170 |
| 34 | Oregon | $44,580 | −7% | $41,130 | $49,320 | Not published |
| 35 | New Mexico | $44,450 | −7% | $36,850 | $50,070 | 270 |
| 36 | Missouri | $43,290 | −10% | $35,090 | $60,070 | 640 |
| 37 | Virginia | $40,050 | −17% | $33,870 | $82,140 | Not published |
| 38 | Alabama | $39,820 | −17% | $36,980 | $54,170 | Not published |
| 39 | Wyoming | $39,750 | −17% | $34,060 | $58,810 | Not published |
| 40 | North Carolina | $39,100 | −19% | $34,480 | $59,850 | 670 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $38,700 | −19% | $30,600 | $47,520 | 150 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $37,960 | −21% | $34,300 | $49,480 | Not published |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $37,870 | −21% | $28,060 | $68,940 | 250 |
| 44 | Texas | $37,270 | −22% | $30,420 | $50,410 | 1,800 |
| 45 | Georgia | $36,990 | −23% | $25,470 | $55,570 | 500 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Fence Erectors salary questions
Which state pays fence erectors the most?
Alaska, with a median of $64,600 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $47,980). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays fence erectors the least?
Georgia, with a median of $36,990 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most fence erectors work?
California has the most jobs, about 3,150, with a median of $56,060.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.