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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 profit73.63%
  2. Self-employed24.82%
  3. State and local government0.72%
  4. Private, not for profit0.44%
  5. Federal government0.07%

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

Average Salary

Salary

$37,700

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

$52,000
$17,550
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Education

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%

Knowledge

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

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
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