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Fence Erectors Salary in Massachusetts

Fence Erectors in Massachusetts make a median of $45,560 a year, or about $21.91 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.

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

$46K
Median annual
$21.91/hr
Hourly rate
$41K
Entry level (10th %)
$63K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in Massachusetts?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,031/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,347/mo
Rent as % of take-home77.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$45,519/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$684/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Fence Erectors salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $40,830, 25th percentile $44,530, median $45,560, 75th percentile $58,360, 90th percentile $62,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$41K25th$45KMedian$46K75th$58K90th$63K
Bar chart showing Fence Erectors salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $40,830, 25th percentile $44,530, median $45,560, 75th percentile $58,360, 90th percentile $62,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fence erectors (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.

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Fence Erectors salary by metro in Massachusetts

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$46K+0%N/A
Pittsfield$45K-1%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do fence erectors make in Massachusetts?

The median is $45,560 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,830, and experienced fence erectors can clear $62,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,031/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 77.4% 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 $45,519 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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