Fence Erectors pay in California
In California, the median pay for fence erectors is $26.95 an hour ($56,060 a year). About 3,150 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($47,980). California ranks 5th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fence erectors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.35 | $40,260 |
| 25% of workers | $22.47 | $46,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.95 | $56,060 |
| 75% of workers | $33.50 | $69,690 |
| 90% of workers | $37.93 | $78,900 |
Fence Erectors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto | $59,600 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $58,750 | 150 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $58,640 | 270 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $58,250 | 210 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $56,310 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $55,060 | 420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $50,290 | 710 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $48,820 | 340 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $48,230 | 60 |
| Chico | $44,800 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fence erectors
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,920 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,270 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $62,700 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $65,880 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $129,040 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $76,370 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $57,590 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,840 |
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