Fence Erectors Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $47,700 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $45,150
90th percentile $60,100
Employed locally 60
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,150
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $58,030
    90th
    $60,100

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 68% Median Fence Erectors salary is 32% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,530
    Akron, OH $46,750
    Ohio $46,610
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,680

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $61,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,910
    Construction Laborers $49,320
    Carpenters $53,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Dayton, OH is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Dayton, OH is 1.6% above 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,150 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.