Statewide pay Government data
Fence installers in Georgia earn a statewide median of $36,990 a year, 24% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #45 of 45 states. About 500 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Georgia
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtlantaGEORGIA · GA | $45,350 | $45,324 | 270 |
| AugustaGEORGIA · GA | $39,230 | $42,686 | 30 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Pay outside the cities Government data
BLS also reports pay for Georgia's rural (nonmetropolitan) regions.
BLS OEWS nonmetropolitan areas, May 2025.
The job (national)
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,500 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, fence installers have 118 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 1.4× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is being struck by or caught in objects and equipment.
What the work is like Government data
How often fence installers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Georgia Official source
The main state licensing office in Georgia is the Georgia Secretary of State (Professional Licensing). Construction Industry Licensing Board and Residential/General Contractors Board. It can point you to the right license for fence installers.
Official Georgia licensing site ↗
Requirements for fence installers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Georgia
All trades in Georgia.