Riggers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for riggers is $30.59 an hour ($63,620 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($62,640). Virginia ranks 19th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for riggers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.63 | $49,160 |
| 25% of workers | $24.19 | $50,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.59 | $63,620 |
| 75% of workers | $34.18 | $71,090 |
| 90% of workers | $36.80 | $76,540 |
Riggers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $64,440 | 1,350 |
| Richmond | $60,790 | 100 |
| Lynchburg | $60,040 | 50 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,920 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $57,160 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $63,950 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $60,260 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $65,500 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $53,940 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $66,600 |
| Millwrights | $51,430 |
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