Fence Erectors Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $40,570 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $38,730
90th percentile $59,900
Employed locally 100
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,730
    25th
    $38,920
    50th (median)
    $40,570
    75th
    $49,710
    90th
    $59,900

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 42% Median Fence Erectors salary is 58% 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
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,240
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,790
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,530
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,680

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,600
    Electricians$54,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,560
    Carpenters$49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Raleigh, NC is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Raleigh, NC is 13.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,730 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,920.