Fence Erectors Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $45,550 -3% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $61,900
Employed locally 110
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $46,310
    90th
    $61,900

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 72% Median Fence Erectors salary is 28% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $53,420
    Port St. Lucie, FL $52,910
    Florida $47,730
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $37,420
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $37,060
    Ocala, FL $35,360

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,210
    Electricians $49,800
    Carpenters $45,790
    Roofers $46,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Lakeland, FL is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.76 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Lakeland, FL is 3% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.