How much does a rigger make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.12 an hour or $5,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.12
- Average (mean)
- $66,810
- Jobs
- 22,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,680 | $19.56 | |
| 25th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| Median | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| 75th | $80,180 | $38.55 | |
| 90th | $97,850 | $47.04 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $105,600 |
| Oregon | $94,470 |
| Utah | $93,640 |
| Maryland | $91,420 |
| Minnesota | $87,120 |
| California | $85,730 |
| Hawaii | $84,410 |
| New Jersey | $82,130 |
| Illinois | $81,860 |
| Nevada | $81,720 |
| North Dakota | $77,890 |
| Washington | $77,100 |
| Colorado | $73,720 |
| Idaho | $72,850 |
| Connecticut | $67,560 |
| Georgia | $67,200 |
| Maine | $64,910 |
| Rhode Island | $64,260 |
| Virginia | $63,620 |
| Mississippi | $63,390 |
| Iowa | $62,400 |
| Nebraska | $61,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,140 |
| Arkansas | $59,680 |
| Michigan | $58,490 |
| Ohio | $58,380 |
| Alaska | $58,010 |
| Alabama | $57,980 |
| North Carolina | $56,640 |
| Missouri | $54,190 |
| Massachusetts | $53,500 |
| Florida | $52,390 |
| Arizona | $52,370 |
| Texas | $51,980 |
| South Carolina | $51,020 |
| Kentucky | $50,270 |
| Wisconsin | $49,640 |
| Oklahoma | $48,490 |
| Tennessee | $47,180 |
| Indiana | $46,090 |
| Louisiana | $43,660 |
| Kansas | $41,060 |
| New Mexico | $37,440 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $169,500 |
| New York, NY | $103,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $97,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,880 |
| Baltimore, MD | $91,430 |
| Honolulu, HI | $87,570 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $87,120 |
| Bremerton, WA | $85,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,370 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $82,130 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,350 |
| Portland, OR | $79,810 |
| Seattle, WA | $78,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,940 |
In other countries
Rigger belongs to the international group "Riggers and cable splicers".
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- Refractory Materials Repairer$61,290
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.12 ($62,640 a year).
How much does a rigger make a month?
About $5,220 a month before tax, based on a median of $62,640 a year.
How much does a rigger make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,680 or less a year ($19.56 an hour); the top 10% make $97,850 or more.
Which state pays riggers the most?
New York, with a median of $105,600 a year, followed by Oregon ($94,470) and Utah ($93,640).
Which city pays riggers the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $169,500 a year.
How many riggers are there in the United States?
About 22,530 people work as riggers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.