Fence Erectors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $57,470 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $51,090
90th percentile $78,220
Employed locally 710
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,090
    25th
    $54,080
    50th (median)
    $57,470
    75th
    $64,930
    90th
    $78,220

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Hawaii $56,290
    Washington $55,240
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $53,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,730
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,410

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $76,760
    Construction Laborers $59,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $105,650
    Electricians $101,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Seattle, WA is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Seattle, WA is 22.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $51,090 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,080.