Fence Erector salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A fence erector earns a median of $47,980 a year ($23.07 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $50,530. About 24,480 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $47,980
- Gross pay
- $1,845.38
- Federal income tax
- −$137.60
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$114.41
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$26.76
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,566.61
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $47,980
- Federal
- $3,578
- FICA
- $3,670
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $40,732
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Roustabout: $46,960
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- Painter: $49,400
BLS occupation: Fence Erectors. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-4031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fence erector make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.07; the average is $24.29.
What is the salary range for a fence erector?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,810 and the top 10% earn over $70,010 a year.
How much is $47,980 after taxes?
About $40,732 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $39,190 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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