Fence Erectors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $47,980 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $88,060
Employed locally 50
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $47,980
    75th
    $60,430
    90th
    $88,060

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 50% Median Fence Erectors salary is 50% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,490
    Carpenters $63,040
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790
    Electricians $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Santa Maria, CA is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.34 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 2.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.