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Fence Erectors

Median Salary
44,410
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

68%

Self-employed

26%

State and local government

2%

Private not for profit

1%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$30,990

10%

$44,410

Median

$76,570

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    47%

  • Less than high school

    29%

  • Some college

    22%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

No data available for this section.

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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