Fence Erectors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $60,240 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $98,050
Employed locally 400
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $60,240
    75th
    $78,430
    90th
    $98,050

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 45% Median Fence Erectors salary is 55% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,440

    Nearby metros — Fence Erectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,720
    California $53,800

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $80,950
    Construction Laborers $76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,090
    Electricians $93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in San Francisco, CA is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fence Erectors salary in San Francisco, CA is 28.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.