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47-4031 Fence Erectors



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

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 26035$23.80/hr$18.71/hr$19.59/hr$23.25/hr$24.67/hr$32.27/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction370$19.78/hr
Other ServicesN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 70$20.93/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 70$15.49/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 70$15.49/hr0.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 260$23.25/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 270$23.25/hrN/A
Minnesota 380$19.78/hr2.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Carpet Installers 310$25.03/hr-6.8%
Carpenters 17,190$29.40/hr1.3%
Helpers--Carpenters 190$19.88/hr-1.0%


  • Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.
  • Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  • Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  • Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  • Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  • Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  • Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  • Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  • Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  • Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.