SOC 47-4031
Fence Erectors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ56/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ22,640
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$47K
$35K โ $75K
Projected Growth
๐+4.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Fence Erectors face a risk score of 56/100 โ 12 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $47K ($630 above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 56/100, Fence Erectors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 22,640 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in client-facing consultation on custom project needs and adapting to unique building configurations on-site to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Fence Erectors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
3D printing of building components
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Web page creation and editing software
Project management software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Building and Construction
Transportation
Administration and Management
Design
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 57% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 84% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 78% |