Fence Erectors
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-4031.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$47,980
Employment, U.S.24,480
Median hourly wage$23.07
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,810 | $40,400 | $47,980 | $58,610 | $70,010 |
By state (45)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,820 | ||
| Alaska | 40 | $64,600 | 0.86 |
| Arizona | $46,270 | ||
| Arkansas | 270 | $46,150 | 1.30 |
| California | 3,150 | $56,060 | 1.10 |
| Colorado | 270 | $48,380 | 0.60 |
| Connecticut | 300 | $53,180 | 1.11 |
| Delaware | $50,630 | ||
| Florida | 2,020 | $45,550 | 1.29 |
| Georgia | 500 | $36,990 | 0.65 |
| Illinois | 690 | $50,710 | 0.72 |
| Indiana | 540 | $47,520 | 1.06 |
| Iowa | 290 | $52,510 | 1.19 |
| Kansas | 80 | $47,130 | 0.36 |
| Louisiana | 120 | $51,770 | 0.39 |
| Maine | 160 | $45,310 | 1.56 |
| Massachusetts | $48,430 | ||
| Michigan | 460 | $45,800 | 0.67 |
| Minnesota | $57,260 | ||
| Mississippi | 150 | $38,700 | 0.80 |
| Missouri | 640 | $43,290 | 1.39 |
| Montana | 680 | $55,720 | 8.42 |
| Nebraska | 190 | $50,120 | 1.18 |
| Nevada | 210 | $46,940 | 0.87 |
| New Hampshire | 160 | $50,850 | 1.48 |
| New Jersey | 910 | $56,690 | 1.35 |
| New Mexico | 270 | $44,450 | 1.95 |
| New York | 1,010 | $48,000 | 0.66 |
| North Carolina | 670 | $39,100 | 0.86 |
| North Dakota | 190 | $49,310 | 2.77 |
| Ohio | 950 | $47,870 | 1.08 |
| Oklahoma | 250 | $37,870 | 0.94 |
| Oregon | $44,580 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 1,150 | $58,600 | 1.20 |
| Rhode Island | $46,450 | ||
| South Carolina | $37,960 | ||
| South Dakota | 170 | $48,380 | 2.30 |
| Tennessee | 550 | $45,330 | 1.07 |
| Texas | 1,800 | $37,270 | 0.81 |
| Utah | 440 | $48,720 | 1.59 |
| Virginia | $40,050 | ||
| Washington | 1,450 | $51,860 | 2.59 |
| West Virginia | 170 | $45,040 | 1.58 |
| Wisconsin | 200 | $51,410 | 0.42 |
| Wyoming | $39,750 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor Sanders and Finishers | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 2 | Carpet Installers | 1-2 | 0.953 |
| 3 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 1-2 | 0.953 |
| 4 | Riggers | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 5 | Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 6 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 7 | Stonemasons | 1-2 | 0.946 |
| 8 | Carpenters | 1-2 | 0.946 |
| 9 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1-2 | 0.945 |
| 10 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 1-2 | 0.945 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Fence Erectors, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet Installers | Mathematics | 0.76 | 0.953 |
| Helpers--Electricians | Troubleshooting | 1.12 | 0.940 |
| Roofers | Coordination | 0.76 | 0.931 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | Speaking | 0.76 | 0.926 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | Speaking | 0.76 | 0.924 |
| Pipelayers | Speaking | 0.76 | 0.923 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | Reading Comprehension | 0.76 | 0.918 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Fence Erectors, excluding software Fence Erectors already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal | 7 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Construction Software Center EasyEst | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Job costing software | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| On Center Quick Bid | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Cost estimating software | 3 of 20 | 8.7x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 5 of 20 | 2.7x |
| Microsoft Windows | 4 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Web browser software | 4 of 20 | 0.4x |
| Microsoft Word | 11 of 20 | 0.6x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 4 of 20 | 0.3x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.25 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.62 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.02 | 4.17 |
| Building and Construction | 4.00 | 4.05 |
| Transportation | 3.88 | 3.63 |
| Administration and Management | 3.78 | 3.77 |
| Design | 3.72 | 4.14 |
| Mathematics | 3.49 | 3.01 |
| English Language | 3.35 | 3.90 |
| Education and Training | 3.34 | 3.53 |
| Mechanical | 3.26 | 3.39 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.23 | 2.96 |
| Production and Processing | 3.08 | 3.74 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.07 | 3.22 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.03 | 3.32 |
| Geography | 2.59 | 2.21 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.55 | 2.09 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.51 | not rated |
| Physics | 2.45 | 3.00 |
| Foreign Language | 2.36 | 1.87 |
| Communications and Media | 2.17 | 2.10 |
| Administrative | 2.15 | 1.77 |
| Telecommunications | 2.05 | 1.48 |
| Law and Government | 1.96 | 1.50 |
| Psychology | 1.92 | 1.72 |
| Fine Arts | 1.79 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.75 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.56 | 0.64 |
| Food Production | 1.55 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.55 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.55 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.55 | 1.12 |
| Chemistry | 1.52 | 0.69 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.50 | 0.71 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.21 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Strength | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.75 | 3.25 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Static Strength | 3.38 | 4.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Stamina | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Near Vision | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.38 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Depth Perception | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Reaction Time | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Visualization | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Response Orientation | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Selective Attention | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Rate Control | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.25 | 2.75 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Number Facility | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Written Expression | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Time Sharing | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Originality | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Sound Localization | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Night Vision | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.50 | 0.62 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Autodesk AutoCAD hot
- Facebook hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Cutlist Plus fx
- Maxwell Systems American Contractor
- Software Design Associates Computer Fencing System CFS
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 170 | 11.26 | $57,380 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 450 | 3.98 | $46,450 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 150 | 3.20 | $58,750 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | 110 | 2.56 | $45,550 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 730 | 2.22 | $55,440 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 340 | 2.02 | $48,820 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 100 | 1.89 | $56,310 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 360 | 1.61 | $37,420 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 420 | 1.55 | $55,060 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 300 | 1.43 | $44,080 |