Fence Erectors Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $45,080 -4% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $73,320
Employed locally 40
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $38,300
    50th (median)
    $45,080
    75th
    $61,000
    90th
    $73,320

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 66% Median Fence Erectors salary is 34% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,440
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $57,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,100
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $57,020
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,720

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,770
    Carpenters $66,100
    Electricians $72,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Chico, CA is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.63 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Chico, CA is 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,300.