Fence Erectors pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,190 or more. The middle half of fence erectors in Jackson earn between $38,160 and $47,120.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $46KMedian
- $47K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,250 | $3,771 | $21.75 |
| Median | $45,800 | $3,817 | $22.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,160 | $3,180 | $18.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,120 | $3,927 | $22.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fence Erectors pay in Jackson vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Fence erectors in Jackson earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($46,520) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($50,530). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $47,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $45,250 | $45,800 | $37,340 | $47,190 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $46,520 | $45,330 | $36,410 | $55,080 | 550 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $45,250, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $38,538 a year, or $3,212 a month and $1,482 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jackson a good place for fence erectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.5), so the average $45,250 buys what about $52,910 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($44,790). A typical home costs $208,153, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Fence Erectors salary in other Tennessee cities
Jackson ranks 3rd of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($51,030).
- Nashville$51,030
- Memphis$45,640
- Jackson$45,250
- Chattanooga$42,090
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 Jackson: questions
How much do fence erectors make an hour in Jackson?
$21.76 an hour on average, and $22.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fence erectors salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fence erectors take-home pay in Jackson?
About $38,538 a year ($3,212 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,250. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do fence erectors earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Jackson, TN (27180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.11, this job is 4.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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