Fence Erectors in Idaho make a median of $41,050 a year, or about $19.73 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Fence Erectors salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $27,360, 25th percentile $38,830, median $41,050, 75th percentile $44,810, 90th percentile $44,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level fence erectors (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $41,050 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,360, and experienced fence erectors can clear $44,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Idaho?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,809/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 40.4% 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 Idaho?▼
Idaho 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 $43,726 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.
