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Will AI replace fence erectors?AI replacement risk 9% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,980
25th–75th pct. $40,400–$58,610
Top pay (est.)
$91,000
Top 10% $70,010
Pay in 5 years
$56,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$66,900est.
$57,600–$77,700
Outlook score
62/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
9%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.6%
2,500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Fence Erectors? AI replacement risk

9%
Very low
Ranked #24 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Fence Erectors

Key skills

Coordination
3.1
Operation and Control
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Time Management
2.9
Judgment and Decision Making
2.9
Operations Monitoring
2.8
Quality Control Analysis
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.2
Design
4.1
Building and Construction
4.0
English Language
3.9
Administration and Management
3.8
Production and Processing
3.7
Transportation
3.6
Education and Training
3.5

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkControlling Machines and ProcessesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoaching and Developing OthersScheduling Work and Activities

Important abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationStamina

Education of workers

High school diploma
48%
Less than high school
29%
Post-secondary certificate
1%

Training before entry

3–6 months
26%
None / short demo
24%
6–12 months
15%
1–3 months
6%
1–2 years
5%
Up to 1 month
4%

Related work experience

None
31%
3–6 months
28%
2–4 years
7%
1–2 years
5%
Up to 1 month
4%
1–3 months
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.