Riggers pay in Nevada

In Nevada, the median pay for riggers is $39.29 an hour ($81,720 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.

$39.29Median hourly pay

$70,350–$87,360Middle half of workers, yearly

860People in this job in Nevada

That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($62,640). Nevada ranks 10th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for riggers in Nevada

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.31	$46,400
25% of workers	$33.82	$70,350
Half of workers (median)	$39.29	$81,720
75% of workers	$42.00	$87,360
90% of workers	$48.13	$100,100

Riggers pay in Nevada metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas	$82,130	770
Reno	$67,350	50

Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (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 Nevada

Job	Median yearly pay
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$45,230
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$71,410
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$79,860
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$62,510
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$75,500
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$52,360
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$60,510
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$77,750

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.