Fence Erectors Salary
Fence Erectors in Raleigh-Cary, NC make a median of $40,570 a year, or about $19.51 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.16), that's roughly $41,330 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,750/month, about 62.1% of take-home, which is tight.
Where the paycheck goes
What $41K actually covers in Raleigh-Cary, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Raleigh-Cary’s Regional Price Parity (98.16). 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 Raleigh-Cary
Pay for fence erectors in Raleigh-Cary runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $48K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,750/month, which is 64% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 98.16) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for fence erectors.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for fence erectors in metros near Raleigh-Cary, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $45K | $45K |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $47K | $49K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Raleigh-Cary, NC
Entry-level fence erectors (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $21K 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a fence erector afford a 2BR apartment alone in Raleigh-Cary?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $41K, rent takes 64% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,750/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for fence erectors in Raleigh-Cary?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new fence erectors typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,618/month. At HUD’s $1,750/month FMR, rent would take 67% 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 Raleigh-Cary?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $41K here vs. $48K nationally.
How does Raleigh-Cary compare to the national average for fence erectors?
Raleigh-Cary pays $41K median vs. the U.S. average of $48K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $41K — below the national median.
How much do fence erectors make in Raleigh-Cary, NC?
The median is $40,570 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,730, and experienced fence erectors can clear $59,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Raleigh-Cary?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,734/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,750/month, which eats 64% 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 Raleigh-Cary?
Raleigh-Cary has a Regional Price Parity of 98.16 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fence erectors salary is worth about $41,330 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.