Fence Erectors Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $58,610 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.18
10th percentile $46,290
90th percentile $77,850
Employed locally 70
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,290
    25th
    $52,760
    50th (median)
    $58,610
    75th
    $61,860
    90th
    $77,850

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 71% Median Fence Erectors salary is 29% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,440
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $53,420
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $48,080

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,350
    Carpenters$59,000
    Electricians$66,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Allentown, PA-NJ is $28.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 24.9% above 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,290 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,760.