Fence Erectors
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Fence Erectors to increase by 5.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 30,600 to 32,300 jobs. Its estimate of 2,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($47,980), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
30,600
Projected employment (2034)
32,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,500
Pay & Preparation
$47,980
No formal educational credential
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Time Management (3/5) • Critical Thinking (3/5) • Speaking (3/5) • Coordination (3/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Monitoring (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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