Fence Erectors pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,920 or more. The middle half of fence erectors in Winston-Salem earn between $32,300 and $45,090.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,450 | $3,288 | $18.97 |
| Median | $36,580 | $3,048 | $17.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,300 | $2,692 | $15.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,090 | $3,758 | $21.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fence Erectors pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Fence erectors in Winston-Salem earn 8% less than the North Carolina average ($43,050) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($50,530). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $47,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $39,450 | $36,580 | $32,300 | $55,920 | 50 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $39,450, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $32,813 a year, or $2,734 a month and $1,262 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for fence erectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $39,450 buys what about $42,860 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Fence Erectors salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 2nd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($45,940).
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do fence erectors make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$18.97 an hour on average, and $17.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fence erectors salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fence erectors take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $32,813 a year ($2,734 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,450.
Do fence erectors earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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