Fence Erectors Salary
Fence Erectors in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC make a median of $36,360 a year, or about $17.48 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
So what does $36K get you in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton’s Regional Price Parity (88.5). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
Pay for fence erectors in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton runs about 24% below the U.S. median of $48K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,095/month, which is 44.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.5 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for fence erectorss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for fence erectors in metros near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $41K | , |
| Winston-Salem | $37K | , |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $45K | , |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $47K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Entry-level fence erectors (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Fence Erectors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Fence Erectors salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $65K | +35% | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $59K | +22% | 1,150 |
| Minnesota | $57K | +19% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $57K | +18% | 910 |
| California | $56K | +17% | 3,150 |
| Montana | $56K | +16% | 680 |
| Connecticut | $53K | +11% | 300 |
| Iowa | $53K | +9% | 290 |
| Washington | $52K | +8% | 1,450 |
| Louisiana | $52K | +8% | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $51K | +7% | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $51K | +6% | 160 |
| Illinois | $51K | +6% | 690 |
| Delaware | $51K | +6% | N/A |
| Nebraska | $50K | +4% | 190 |
| North Dakota | $49K | +3% | 190 |
| Utah | $49K | +2% | 440 |
| Massachusetts | $48K | +1% | N/A |
| Colorado | $48K | +1% | 270 |
| South Dakota | $48K | +1% | 170 |
| New York | $48K | +0% | 1,010 |
| Ohio | $48K | -0% | 950 |
| Indiana | $48K | -1% | 540 |
| Kansas | $47K | -2% | 80 |
| Nevada | $47K | -2% | 210 |
| Rhode Island | $46K | -3% | N/A |
| Arizona | $46K | -4% | N/A |
| Arkansas | $46K | -4% | 270 |
| Michigan | $46K | -5% | 460 |
| Florida | $46K | -5% | 2,020 |
| Tennessee | $45K | -6% | 550 |
| Maine | $45K | -6% | 160 |
| West Virginia | $45K | -6% | 170 |
| Oregon | $45K | -7% | N/A |
| New Mexico | $44K | -7% | 270 |
| Missouri | $43K | -10% | 640 |
| Virginia | $40K | -17% | N/A |
| Alabama | $40K | -17% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $40K | -17% | N/A |
| North Carolina | $39K | -19% | 670 |
| Mississippi | $39K | -19% | 150 |
| South Carolina | $38K | -21% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $38K | -21% | 250 |
| Texas | $37K | -22% | 1,800 |
| Georgia | $37K | -23% | 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a fence erector afford a 2BR apartment alone in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $36K, rent takes 44.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,095/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for fence erectors in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new fence erectors typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,927/month. At HUD’s $1,095/month FMR, rent would take 57% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is fence erector a high-paying job in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Local pay runs 24% below the national median — $36K here vs. $48K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton compare to the national average for fence erectors?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton pays $36K median vs. the U.S. average of $48K — that’s -24%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $41K — below the national median.
How much do fence erectors make in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC?
The median is $36,360 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,110, and experienced fence erectors can clear $45,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,468/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,095/month, which eats 44.4% 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton 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 $41,085 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.