Riggers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for riggers is $30.12 an hour ($62,640 a year). About 22,530 people work in this job there.
Pay range for riggers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.56 | $40,680 |
| 25% of workers | $23.18 | $48,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.12 | $62,640 |
| 75% of workers | $38.55 | $80,180 |
| 90% of workers | $47.04 | $97,850 |
Best-paying states for riggers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $105,600 | 650 |
| Oregon | $94,470 | 290 |
| Utah | $93,640 | 490 |
| Maryland | $91,420 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $87,120 | 190 |
| California | $85,730 | 2,260 |
| Hawaii | $84,410 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $82,130 | 200 |
| Illinois | $81,860 | 120 |
| Nevada | $81,720 | 860 |
Pay by state
- California · $85,730
- Florida · $52,390
- Georgia · $67,200
- Louisiana · $43,660
- Nevada · $81,720
- New York · $105,600
- Texas · $51,980
- Virginia · $63,620
- Washington · $77,100
Education, experience and outlook for riggers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,420 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $59,850 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $65,510 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $62,780 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $60,850 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $51,330 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $68,080 |
| Millwrights | $65,700 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.