Fence Erectors Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $43,580 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $63,640
Employed locally 270
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $43,580
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $63,640

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 56% Median Fence Erectors salary is 44% 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
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $51,170
    Montana $49,710
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $47,010
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $46,980
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $45,660

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$65,090
    Construction Laborers$63,600
    Electricians$79,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$81,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in St. Louis, MO-IL is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 7.2% below 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.