Fence Erectors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $45,820 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.03
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $73,920
Employed locally 100
National median $46,940

Compare Fence Erectors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Buffalo, NY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Fence Erectors
in
Buffalo, NY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $45,820
    75th
    $50,220
    90th
    $73,920

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 65% Median Fence Erectors salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,100
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,410
    Syracuse, NY $40,180

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,850
    Carpenters $59,130
    Electricians $78,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Buffalo, NY is $22.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.54 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.