Fence Erectors Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $36,580 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $32,300
90th percentile $55,920
Employed locally 50
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,300
    25th
    $32,300
    50th (median)
    $36,580
    75th
    $45,090
    90th
    $55,920

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 57% Median Fence Erectors salary is 43% 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
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,240
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,790
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,530
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,680

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,160
    Electricians$51,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,310
    Carpenters$48,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Winston, NC is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.89 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Winston, NC is 22.1% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,300 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,300.