Median Salary
$62,640
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$30.12
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$97,850
entry level starts ~$40,680
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 23,000 employed
How much does a Rigger make?
The median pay for a Rigger in the United States is $62,640 per year — about $30.12 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $40,680, while the most experienced Riggers in the top 10% earn $97,850.
That is $1,250 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Rigger salary range by percentile
Half of all Riggers earn between $48,210 and $80,180 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,680 | $19.56 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,210 | $23.18 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,640 | $30.12 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $80,180 | $38.55 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $97,850 | $47.04 |
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Highest-paying states for Rigger
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New York leads the country for Rigger pay at $105,600 a year, followed by Oregon ($94,470) and Utah ($93,640). At the other end, New Mexico posts the lowest median at $37,440 — a gap of $68,160 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Rigger salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 43 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $51,020Kentucky $50,270Wisconsin $49,640Oklahoma $48,490Tennessee $47,180Indiana $46,090Louisiana $43,660Kansas $41,060New Mexico $37,440
Workforce and education
About 23,000 people work as Riggers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $66,810 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rigger make in the United States?
The median Rigger salary in the United States is $62,640 per year, or about $30.12 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $40,680, while the top 10% of earners make $97,850 or more.
How does Rigger pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Rigger median of $62,640 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Riggers the most?
New York is the highest-paying state for Riggers, with a median salary of $105,600 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Rigger?
Becoming a Rigger typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Riggers work in the United States?
About 23,000 people were employed as Riggers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.