Riggers pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for riggers is $37.07 an hour ($77,100 a year). About 910 people work in this job there.

$37.07Median hourly pay
$64,000–$95,560Middle half of workers, yearly
910People in this job in Washington

That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($62,640). Washington ranks 12th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for riggers in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$27.94$58,120
25% of workers$30.77$64,000
Half of workers (median)$37.07$77,100
75% of workers$45.94$95,560
90% of workers$50.53$105,100

Riggers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$85,300570
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$78,840160

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)

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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,910
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$81,700
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,620
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$61,850
Crane and Tower Operators$101,110
Millwrights$76,490
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$107,660

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.