Fence Erectors Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $44,840 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $67,000
Employed locally 120
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $39,170
    50th (median)
    $44,840
    75th
    $52,660
    90th
    $67,000

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 58% Median Fence Erectors salary is 42% 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
    Illinois $62,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,440
    Minnesota $59,170
    Billings, MT $57,380
    Washington $55,240
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $53,560

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Indianapolis, IN is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.21 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Indianapolis, IN is 4.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,170.