Fence Erectors pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,950 or more. The middle half of fence erectors in Hickory earn between $32,110 and $37,940.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $38K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,370 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Median | $36,360 | $3,030 | $17.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,110 | $2,676 | $15.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,940 | $3,162 | $18.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fence Erectors pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Fence erectors in Hickory earn 11% less than the North Carolina average ($43,050) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($50,530). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $47,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $38,370 | $36,360 | $32,110 | $45,950 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $43,050 | $39,100 | $34,480 | $59,850 | 670 |
| United States | $50,530 | $47,980 | $35,810 | $70,010 | 24,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fence Erectors salary after taxes in Hickory
On the average salary of $38,370, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $31,988 a year, or $2,666 a month and $1,230 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for fence erectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $38,370 buys what about $43,363 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Fence Erectors salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 3rd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($45,940).
- Raleigh$45,940
- Winston-Salem$39,450
- Hickory$38,370
Highest-paying cities for fence erectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,200).
- San Jose, CA$64,200
- Anchorage, AK$64,170
- San Francisco, CA$63,720
- Stockton, CA$62,040
- San Luis Obispo, CA$59,990
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Fence Erectors salary in Hickory: questions
How much do fence erectors make an hour in Hickory?
$18.45 an hour on average, and $17.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fence erectors salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fence erectors take-home pay in Hickory?
About $31,988 a year ($2,666 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,370.
Do fence erectors earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($50,530).
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; area Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.02, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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