Careers · Fence Erectors · California
Fence Erectors in California
Fence erectors install and repair fences and gates using hand and power tools. They work primarily outdoors on residential, commercial, and industrial properties In California the median pay is $56,060 a year, 17% above the national median of $47,980.
$56,060median pay in California, per year
$46,740–$69,690middle half earn
3,150employed in California
$47,980U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationTime ManagementOperations MonitoringOperation and Control
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionTransportationAdministration and ManagementDesignMathematics (knowledge)
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Fence Erectors.
Licenses and training in California
Fence Erectors pay in other states
Alaska · $64,600Pennsylvania · $58,600Minnesota · $57,260New Jersey · $56,690Montana · $55,720Connecticut · $53,180Iowa · $52,510Washington · $51,860Louisiana · $51,770Wisconsin · $51,410
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against fence erectors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against fence erectors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-4031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.