Fence Erectors Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $40,180 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $53,580
Employed locally 80
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $39,500
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $49,400
    90th
    $53,580

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 55% Median Fence Erectors salary is 45% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,100
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,410
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,820

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,100
    Carpenters$59,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,670
    Electricians$72,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Syracuse, NY is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.76 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Syracuse, NY is 14.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,500.