Riggers pay in Florida

In Florida, the median pay for riggers is $25.19 an hour ($52,390 a year). About 910 people work in this job there.

$25.19Median hourly pay
$46,840–$62,640Middle half of workers, yearly
910People in this job in Florida

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($62,640). Florida ranks 32nd of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for riggers in Florida

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.30$40,140
25% of workers$22.52$46,840
Half of workers (median)$25.19$52,390
75% of workers$30.12$62,640
90% of workers$37.83$78,690

Riggers pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$58,710160
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville$56,77060
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$55,550160
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$52,79080
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$51,86070
Jacksonville$51,73080
Port St. Lucie$48,96050
Cape Coral-Fort Myers$48,34050

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 Florida

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,370
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,400
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,550
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$46,880
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$51,900
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$55,700
Crane and Tower Operators$71,560
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$64,580

Other job titles for this job

Hook TenderRiggerMachinery ErectorMachinery MoverAcrobatic RiggerCertified RiggerCrane RiggerFLY Rail OperatorGantry RiggerHand RiggerHeavy Lift RiggerHigh Rigger

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Source: 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.