How much does a fence builder make?

A fence builder measures and marks the line, checks for buried cables or pipes, then digs postholes and sets straight posts with a level. The crew pours concrete, adds rails or wire, and hangs gates, often working outdoors.

Did you know? O*NET lists blasting rocky ground with dynamite to help dig postholes as a supplemental task for U.S. fence erectors.

In the U.S., people often start around age 18, after high school or a GED, joining a fence crew to learn on the job; training takes days to about a year. A registered Fence Erector apprenticeship is another route.

School needed: High school plus some training

Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized

Why does pay differ?

In the United States, experience, useful credentials, and extra skills can boost pay, and it can differ by state and by employer or construction industry. Special fence jobs and overtime may also change what a worker earns.