Fence Erectors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $39,240 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.87
10th percentile $36,090
90th percentile $114,310
Employed locally 200
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,090
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $39,240
    75th
    $40,260
    90th
    $114,310

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 48% Median Fence Erectors salary is 52% 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
    Jackson, TN $45,800
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,520
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $36,220

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,540
    Electricians $61,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,640
    Carpenters $53,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Nashville, TN is $18.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.94 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Nashville, TN is 16.4% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,090 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.