The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

• Fence building contractors
• Lumber companies

Outlook

Growth for this career is expected to grow about as fast as average. More people build and repair fences when the economy is good. Technological changes are helping fence builders become more productive. For example, posthole diggers are more powerful so holes can be dug more quickly. In addition, some people are having vinyl fences installed because they last longer than wood.

Openings will occur as people leave this career to look for less physically demanding work.

(CIS 100314)