Fence Erectors Salary in North Carolina

Fence erectors in North Carolina earn the most in Raleigh (average $45,940 a year) and the least in Hickory ($38,370), across the 3 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fence erectors average at $43,050 and the median at $39,100 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,530.

Fence Erectors average salary by city in North Carolina

Raleigh$45,940
Winston-Salem$39,450
Hickory$38,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Raleigh	$45,940	$40,570	$38,920	$37,769	98
Winston-Salem	$39,450	$36,580	$32,300	$32,813	92
Hickory	$38,370	$36,360	$32,110	$31,988	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fence Erectors salary in other states

Fence Erectors salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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