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Fence Erectors

General Information

Description

Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit66.53%
  2. Self-employed29.57%
  3. Private, not for profit2.22%
  4. State and local government0.89%
  5. Federal government0.79%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$39,840

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$28,080
$61,680
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 47%
  • Less than high school 29%
  • Some college 22%
  • Post-secondary certificate 1%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Design
  • Building and Construction
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management

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