How to become fence erectorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

Very low

Job growth (10 yr)

+5.6%

2,500 openings / yr

How to become fence erectors

Typical education

No formal educational credential

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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

Training before entry

3–6 months

26%

None / short demo

24%

6–12 months

15%

1–3 months

1–2 years

Up to 1 month

Related work experience

None

31%

3–6 months

28%

2–4 years

1–2 years

Up to 1 month

1–3 months

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

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

Career path and how to earn more as fence erectors

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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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.