Fence Erectors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $54,720 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $88,660
Employed locally 400
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $45,540
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $77,450
    90th
    $88,660

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,440
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $57,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,100
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $57,020
    California $53,800

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in San Diego, CA is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.63 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in San Diego, CA is 16.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,540.