Fence Erectors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $49,350 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $43,610
90th percentile $63,320
Employed locally 60
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,610
    25th
    $43,610
    50th (median)
    $49,350
    75th
    $56,330
    90th
    $63,320

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 53% Median Fence Erectors salary is 47% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,470
    Hawaii $56,290
    Washington $55,240
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $53,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,730
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,570

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,350
    Carpenters $66,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Electricians $85,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Olympia, WA is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.44 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Olympia, WA is 5.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,610 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,610.