Fence Erectors
Fence Erectors is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. The field has seen strong growth, with employment increasing by 33.0% over recent years. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only.
Key Statistics
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Fence Erectors workforce.
Employment Over Time
4,110 Workforce in 2023
The Fence Erectors workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Fence Erectors.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$62,855 Average Wage
In 2023, Fence Erectors earned an average of $62,855.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Fence Erectors.
Salary distribution for Fence Erectors.
Employment Growth Projections
2.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
16,824 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 15.4%
19,415 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 33.2%
This occupation is projected to grow at 2.9% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Fence Erectors.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Fence Erectors and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Fence Erectors employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Fence Erectors.
Wage Trends by Industry
19.4% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Fence Erectors.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Fence Erectors.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 3,160 employees, $62,118 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Fence Erectors.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 690 employees, $63,999 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 520 employees, $57,337 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 400 employees, $63,514 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 340 employees, $61,043 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 300 employees, $70,147 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 220 employees, $67,889 avg wage
- Stockton-Lodi MSA: 190 employees, $60,755 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 130 employees, $55,350 avg wage
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 90 employees, $56,318 avg wage
- Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA: 60 employees, $57,914 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Fence Erectors.
Diversity
Demographic information on Fence Erectors in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Fence Erectors in 2023 was 4,110 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Fence Erectors.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Fence Erectors.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Fence Erectors.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Fence Erectors in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Fence Erectors.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Fence Erectors workers.
Education level distribution for Fence Erectors.
Skills
Fence Erectors need many skills, but most especially Monitoring, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Speaking.
Required skills for Fence Erectors.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Fence Erectors.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Fence Erectors include Customer and Personal Service, Building and Construction, Transportation, Administration and Management, Design.
Knowledge areas required for Fence Erectors.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Fence Erectors include Manual Dexterity, Trunk Strength, Multilimb Coordination, Static Strength, Arm-Hand Steadiness.
Required abilities for Fence Erectors.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Fence Erectors.
Daily Activities
Fence Erectors spend their time on activities such as Controlling Machines and Processes, Performing General Physical Activities, Getting Information, Handling and Moving Objects, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates.
Most important work activities for Fence Erectors.
About
Fence Erectors
The average yearly wage for Fence Erectors was $62,855 in 2023.
SOC Code
47-4031 - Fence Erectors
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Fence Erectors reports an average salary of $62,855.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 4,110 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 2.9%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.