Fence Erectors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $50,410 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $33,900
90th percentile $62,400
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,900
    25th
    $40,550
    50th (median)
    $50,410
    75th
    $57,530
    90th
    $62,400

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 52% Median Fence Erectors salary is 48% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,100
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,820
    Syracuse, NY $40,180

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$61,870
    Electricians$76,450
    Carpenters$69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$104,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in New York, NY-NJ is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.66 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 7.4% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,900 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,550.