Fence Erectors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,750 +6% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $73,650
Employed locally 50
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $49,750
    75th
    $55,920
    90th
    $73,650

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 56% Median Fence Erectors salary is 44% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $53,560
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,090
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,870
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $46,980
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,390

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$60,370
    Electricians$65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,540
    Construction Laborers$46,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Portland, ME is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.41 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Portland, ME is 6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.