Kentucky Median
$50,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.17
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $62,640
State Rank
#36 of 43
state estimate
How much does a Rigger make in Kentucky?
Riggers in Kentucky take home a median of $50,270 annually — roughly $24.17 an hour — which runs 20% below the national median of $62,640.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $38,000 while the top 10% make $83,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,870 and $62,280 a year.
Rigger salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,000 | $18.27 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,870 | $21.57 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $50,270 | $24.17 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $62,280 | $29.94 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $83,200 | $40.00 |
|
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 36th out of 43 states and territories for Rigger pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Rigger salary in other states
New York $105,600Oregon $94,470Utah $93,640Maryland $91,420Minnesota $87,120California $85,730Hawaii $84,410New Jersey $82,130Illinois $81,860Nevada $81,720North Dakota $77,890Washington $77,100Colorado $73,720Idaho $72,850Connecticut $67,560Georgia $67,200Maine $64,910Rhode Island $64,260Virginia $63,620Mississippi $63,390Iowa $62,400Nebraska $61,080Pennsylvania $60,140Arkansas $59,680Michigan $58,490Ohio $58,380Alaska $58,010Alabama $57,980North Carolina $56,640Missouri $54,190Massachusetts $53,500Florida $52,390Arizona $52,370Texas $51,980South Carolina $51,020Wisconsin $49,640Oklahoma $48,490Tennessee $47,180Indiana $46,090Louisiana $43,660Kansas $41,060New Mexico $37,440
Working as a Rigger in Kentucky
Nationally, about 23,000 people work as Riggers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($50,270) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rigger make in Kentucky?
The median Rigger salary in Kentucky is $50,270 per year, or about $24.17 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,000 at the entry level to $83,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Riggers about 20% less than the national median of $62,640. Kentucky ranks 36th out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Riggers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $50,270 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.