Fence Erectors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $57,430 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.61
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $78,920
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $57,430
    75th
    $75,480
    90th
    $78,920

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 60% Median Fence Erectors salary is 40% 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
    Utah $57,430
    Portland-South Portland, ME $49,750
    South Dakota $49,210
    Connecticut $49,120
    Ogden, UT $47,840
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $46,980

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Salt Lake City, UT is $27.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.05 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 22.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.