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Fence Erectors
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-4031
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$47,980
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
4,200
Proj. Annual Openings
24,480
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Critical Thinking
4.Monitoring
5.Coordination
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Common titles: Fence Builder, Fence Contractor, Fence Erector, Fence Installer, Fence Laborer, Fence Mechanic
Representative Tasks
- •Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
- •Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
- •Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
- •Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
- •Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.
- •Position structural components.
- •Mark reference points on construction materials.
- •Measure work site dimensions.
- •Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD · hotFacebook · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotCutlist Plus fxMaxwell Systems American ContractorSoftware Design Associates Computer Fencing System CFS
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $47,980 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |