Fence Erectors Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $39,230 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $31,140
90th percentile $54,630
Employed locally 30
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,140
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $39,230
    75th
    $47,090
    90th
    $54,630

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 59% Median Fence Erectors salary is 41% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $37,010
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $36,360
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $36,220

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,940
    Electricians $59,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,980
    Carpenters $59,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Augusta, GA-SC is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.27 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 16.4% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,140 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.