Fence Erectors Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $36,340 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $50,120
Employed locally 140
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $36,340
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $42,030
    90th
    $50,120

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 43% Median Fence Erectors salary is 57% 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
    Pennsylvania $56,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,790
    Nevada $49,270
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $48,830
    Lynchburg, VA $33,930

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,720
    Electricians $60,200
    Carpenters $49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Richmond, VA is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.10 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Richmond, VA is 22.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,340.