Fence Erectors
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Median pay: $47,980/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 2,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
• Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
• Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
What's the median pay for Fence Erectors?
The median pay for Fence Erectors is $47,980 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Fence Erectors?
Employment for Fence Erectors is projected to change +4.6% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Fence Erectors?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Fence Erectors?
About 2,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.