Fence Erectors Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $45,610 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $44,190
90th percentile $60,530
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,190
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $45,610
    75th
    $57,440
    90th
    $60,530

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 41% Median Fence Erectors salary is 59% 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
    Omaha, NE-IA $78,790
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,470
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,730
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $50,950
    Maine $49,850
    Yakima, WA $48,860

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $99,430
    Carpenters $73,800
    Electricians $83,450
    Construction Laborers $63,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $83,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Boston, MA-NH is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.32 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Boston, MA-NH is 2.8% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,190 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.