Fence Erectors Salary in Tennessee

Fence erectors in Tennessee earn the most in Nashville (average $51,030 a year) and the least in Chattanooga ($42,090), across the 4 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fence erectors average at $46,520 and the median at $45,330 for 550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,530.

Fence Erectors average salary by city in Tennessee

Nashville$51,030
Memphis$45,640
Jackson$45,250
Chattanooga$42,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Nashville	$51,030	$46,820	$42,160	$43,183	96
Memphis	$45,640	$44,610	$39,070	$38,852	92
Jackson	$45,250	$45,800	$38,160	$38,538	86
Chattanooga	$42,090	$39,720	$37,200	$35,999	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. 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 Tennessee

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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