Wages vary by employer and area of the country. Workers who belong to a union generally receive higher wages than those who are not union members. Because construction work in many locations stops in the winter, workers may go without pay for a few months.
Benefits also vary by employer. Full-time fence builders may receive typical benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Those who are self-employed or work for a small company must provide their own insurance.
Fence erectors (SOC 47-4031)
Location |
Pay Period | |
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25% |
Median |
75% |
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Illinois | Hourly | $19.10 | $24.18 | $31.05 |
Yearly | $39,729 | $50,294 | $64,583 | |
Cook County | Hourly | $27.76 | $42.39 | $46.75 |
Yearly | $57,742 | $88,170 | $97,233 | |
United States | Hourly | $14.02 | $17.21 | $21.56 |
Yearly | $29,160 | $35,800 | $44,840 |