Fence Erectors Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $46,750 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $61,570
Employed locally 50
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $41,810
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $52,190
    90th
    $61,570

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 66% Median Fence Erectors salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fence Erectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Omaha, NE-IA $78,790
    Nebraska $78,780
    Alaska $63,040
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    Illinois $62,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,240

    Nearby metros — Fence Erectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,530
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $47,700
    Ohio $46,610
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,680

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    Electricians $74,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Carpenters $55,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Akron, OH is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Akron, OH is 0.4% below the national median of $46,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fence Erectors in Akron?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,810.