Fence Erectors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $57,100 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.45
10th percentile $46,440
90th percentile $100,510
Employed locally 220
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,440
    25th
    $48,550
    50th (median)
    $57,100
    75th
    $80,550
    90th
    $100,510

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 36% Median Fence Erectors salary is 64% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $57,020
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,720
    California $53,800

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in San Jose, CA is $27.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fence Erectors salary in San Jose, CA is 21.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,440 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,550.