Fence Erectors Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $36,360 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $32,110
90th percentile $45,950
Employed locally 50
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,110
    25th
    $32,110
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $37,940
    90th
    $45,950

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 60% Median Fence Erectors salary is 40% 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
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,240
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,790
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,530
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,680

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $52,620
    Construction Laborers $39,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150
    Carpenters $41,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Hickory, NC is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.09 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Hickory, NC is 22.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,110 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,110.