Fence Erectors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $37,010 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $53,180
Employed locally 280
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $31,110
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $39,700
    90th
    $53,180

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 43% Median Fence Erectors salary is 57% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,820
    Michigan $45,580
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $39,230
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $36,360
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $36,220

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Atlanta, GA is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Atlanta, GA is 21.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,110.