Fence Erectors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $48,080 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $39,300
90th percentile $150,960
Employed locally 50
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,300
    25th
    $44,760
    50th (median)
    $48,080
    75th
    $62,740
    90th
    $150,960

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 51% Median Fence Erectors salary is 49% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,720

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.79 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,300 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,760.