Fence Erectors pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,900 or more. The middle half of fence erectors in Raleigh earn between $38,920 and $49,710.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $41KMedian
- $50K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,940 | $3,828 | $22.09 |
| Median | $40,570 | $3,381 | $19.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,920 | $3,243 | $18.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,710 | $4,142 | $23.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fence Erectors pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Fence erectors in Raleigh earn 7% more than the North Carolina average ($43,050) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($50,530). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $47,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $45,940 | $40,570 | $38,730 | $59,900 | 100 |
| North Carolina | $43,050 | $39,100 | $34,480 | $59,850 | 670 |
| United States | $50,530 | $47,980 | $35,810 | $70,010 | 24,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fence Erectors salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $45,940, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $37,769 a year, or $3,147 a month and $1,453 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for fence erectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $45,940 buys what about $46,803 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Fence Erectors salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Raleigh$45,940
- Winston-Salem$39,450
- Hickory$38,370
Highest-paying cities for fence erectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,200).
- San Jose, CA$64,200
- Anchorage, AK$64,170
- San Francisco, CA$63,720
- Stockton, CA$62,040
- San Luis Obispo, CA$59,990
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Fence Erectors salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do fence erectors make an hour in Raleigh?
$22.09 an hour on average, and $19.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fence erectors salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fence erectors take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $37,769 a year ($3,147 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,940.
Do fence erectors earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($50,530).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4031; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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