Fence Erector Prevailing Wage Rates in Colorado (2026)
Fence Erectors on prevailing wage projects in Colorado are paid $16.22 to $19.42 per hour, with a median total of $16.22 across the 14 determination records listed below. That total is base rate plus fringe benefits; the median base rate is $13.02, and among the 14 records listing a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.20. Rates differ by county, construction type and funding source, so use the row that matches your project.
Figures above are computed over the 14 hourly records in the table below. They are not a statewide average of all fence erectors in Colorado. Most recent determination in this set: May 18, 2026.
How much do fence erectors earn on prevailing wage jobs in Colorado?
Every row below is one wage determination line: a fence erector classification, in one county, for one construction type, under one funding source. The rate that applies to your project is the row whose county, construction type and funding source all match it — a Highway rate does not apply to a Building project in the same county, and a state determination does not substitute for a federal one.
| Classification | County | Construction type | Funding | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector (Excludes Link/Cyclone Fence Erection) | Denver | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector (Excludes Link/Cyclone Fence Erection) | Douglas | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | El-Paso | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Pueblo | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Teller | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Boulder | Highway | #federal | $15.96 | $3.46 | $19.42 |
| Fence Erector | Adams | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Arapahoe | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Broomfield | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Clear-Creek | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Elbert | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Gilpin | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Jefferson | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
| Fence Erector | Park | Highway | #federal | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 |
What does the fence erector classification cover?
Fence erectors install chain link, ornamental and security fencing, gates and guardrail. The classification appears on most highway determinations and is often the lowest-rated specialty classification on the document.
Work typically covered
- Chain link and ornamental fence
- Gates and operators
- Guardrail and barrier
- Post setting
- Temporary site fencing
Also listed as
- Fence Erector/Installer
- Guardrail Installer
In this Colorado result set the work appears under 2 distinct classification names.
Fence Erector rates by county in Colorado
Prevailing wage is set county by county. These are the Colorado counties with fence erector records in the set above — open one to see every classification on that county's determination, not just this trade.
Other trades in Colorado
Fence Erector prevailing wage questions
What is the prevailing wage for a fence erector in Colorado?
Across the 14 federal-funded determination records WageFinder lists for fence erectors in Colorado, total prevailing wage runs from $16.22 to $19.42 per hour, median $16.22. There is no single statewide figure: each county's determination sets its own rate, and the same county can carry different rates for Building, Highway, Heavy and Residential work.
Does the fence erector rate include benefits?
The total prevailing wage shown is the base hourly rate plus the fringe benefit rate. Of the 14 Colorado records on this page, 14 list a fringe amount separately, with a median of $3.20 per hour — roughly 20% of the median total. The rest list no separate fringe, meaning the base rate is the whole obligation. Fringe can be paid as bona fide benefit plan contributions, as cash added to the paycheck, or as a mix of both.
Which Colorado counties have fence erector rates?
This page lists fence erector records for 14 counties in Colorado: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear-Creek, Denver, Douglas, El-Paso, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park, and others. Determinations that apply statewide appear under a statewide entry rather than a named county.
How current are these Colorado fence erector rates?
The most recent determination in this set is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly, but the date that matters for compliance is the determination date on the document itself, which is shown on every wage detail page and links back to the government source.
Running certified payroll against these rates?
Talk to HCM TradeSeal