Fence Erectors Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $48,350 +3% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $40,740
90th percentile $48,350
Employed locally 200
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,740
    25th
    $45,800
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $48,350
    90th
    $48,350

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 64% Median Fence Erectors salary is 36% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,440
    Minnesota $59,170
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $53,420
    Michigan $45,580
    Wyoming $39,990
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $38,790

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $80,330
    Construction Laborers $51,100
    Carpenters $65,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Detroit, MI is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.25 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Detroit, MI is 3% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,740 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,800.