Fence Erectors pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,630 or more. The middle half of fence erectors in Augusta earn between $35,360 and $47,090.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $47K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,920 | $3,327 | $19.19 |
| Median | $39,230 | $3,269 | $18.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,360 | $2,947 | $17.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,090 | $3,924 | $22.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fence Erectors pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Fence erectors in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($39,320) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($50,530). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $47,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $39,920 | $39,230 | $31,140 | $54,630 | 30 |
| Georgia | $39,320 | $36,990 | $25,470 | $55,570 | 500 |
| United States | $50,530 | $47,980 | $35,810 | $70,010 | 24,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fence Erectors salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $39,920, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $33,012 a year, or $2,751 a month and $1,270 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $33,760 | $2,813 |
| Working in GA | $33,012 | $2,751 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for fence erectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $39,920 buys what about $43,437 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Fence Erectors salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 2 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($42,430).
- Atlanta$42,430
- Augusta$39,920
Highest-paying cities for fence erectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,200).
- San Jose, CA$64,200
- Anchorage, AK$64,170
- San Francisco, CA$63,720
- Stockton, CA$62,040
- San Luis Obispo, CA$59,990
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Fence Erectors salary in Augusta: questions
How much do fence erectors make an hour in Augusta?
$19.19 an hour on average, and $18.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fence erectors salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fence erectors take-home pay in Augusta?
About $33,012 a year ($2,751 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,920.
Do fence erectors earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($50,530).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4031; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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