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Fence Erectors Salary in Indiana

Fence Erectors in Indiana make a median of $43,900 a year, or about $21.11 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$44K
Median annual
$21.11/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$65K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $44K get you in Indiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,998/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,144/mo
Rent as % of take-home38.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$47,816/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,854/mo

About fence erectors

U.S. employed: 330
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana

Bar chart showing Fence Erectors salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $37,430, 25th percentile $39,090, median $43,900, 75th percentile $52,660, 90th percentile $65,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$39KMedian$44K75th$53K90th$65K
Bar chart showing Fence Erectors salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $37,430, 25th percentile $39,090, median $43,900, 75th percentile $52,660, 90th percentile $65,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fence erectors (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Fence Erectors salary by metro in Indiana

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$45K+2%120
Fort Wayne$40K-9%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do fence erectors make in Indiana?

The median is $43,900 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,430, and experienced fence erectors can clear $65,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $44K enough to live in Indiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,998/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 38.2% 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 Indiana?

Indiana 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 $47,816 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.

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