Fence erectors
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Fence erectors erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools. The role reports a median annual salary of $46,940 in the US and is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Entry typically requires a No formal educational credential, and shows moderate AI exposure (0.42 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. The most in-demand skills for the role include Coordination, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Time Management, Active Listening.
Pay in the UK
UK: median £32,446 a year for Construction operatives n.e.c. (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time)
Middle half of full-time jobs: £26,836 to £37,754 a year
UK jobs are grouped differently; this is the closest UK occupation group (ONS SOC 2020 8159). ONS rates this estimate precise. 2025 provisional figures; ONS revises them a year later. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (Open Government Licence)
Pay in India (occupation group)
Average monthly earnings of salaried employees in the occupation group “Craft and related trades workers” in India, from the Government of India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (January–December 2025). It covers everyone in this group, not only Fence erectors, and it is not US pay converted to rupees.
Source: MoSPI (Government of India), Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025, Table 51 — average wage/salary earnings of regular wage/salaried employees, NCO-2015 division 7. Official India data gives one average per occupation group: there are no official India figures for single careers, experience levels or cities. Read the report
Top skills
Knowledge you'll build
- Customer and Personal Service
- Building and Construction
- Transportation
- Administration and Management
- Design
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Education and Training
What you'd actually do
- Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
- Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
- Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
- Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
- Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
- Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
Tools & technology you'd use
Frequently asked questions
What does Fence erectors do?
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
How much does Fence erectors earn?
The median annual salary for Fence erectors in the US is $46,940.
What is the job outlook for Fence erectors?
The role is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Current US employment is approximately 26,400 workers.
How do I become fence erectors?
The typical entry education is a No formal educational credential. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
What skills does Fence erectors need?
The most in-demand skills for this role include Coordination, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Time Management, Active Listening, Speaking. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.
Will AI replace Fence erectors?
Our AI-durability model gives Fence erectors a score of 0.42 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Fence erectors has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.