Fence Erectors

Architecture and Construction
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.

What a fence erector does

Become a fence erector

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good fence erector

  • Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $22 per hour with an average salary of $45,400 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $19 and $24 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $38,500 and $50,800 per year.

Fence Erector job outlook

  • There are 725 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 222 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

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Education needed

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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