Fence Erectors Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $48,860 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $69,440
Employed locally 60
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $47,040
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $55,110
    90th
    $69,440

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 72% Median Fence Erectors salary is 28% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,470
    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

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,860
    Electricians $80,870
    Carpenters $65,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Yakima, WA is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.39 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Yakima, WA is 4.1% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,040.