Fence Erectors in Alabama make a median of $38,920 a year, or about $18.71 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Fence Erectors salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $30,410, 25th percentile $36,050, median $38,920, 75th percentile $47,420, 90th percentile $55,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level fence erectors (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $38,920 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,410, and experienced fence erectors can clear $55,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,628/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 41.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a fence erectors salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fence erectors salary is worth about $44,047 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do fence erectors get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
