How much does a rigger make in Atlanta?

$75,670a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $36.38 an hour or $6,306 a month.

Hourly: $36.38
Vs. national median: +21%
Rank among cities: 18 of 72
Jobs in the area: 400

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $48,450Median: $75,670Highest 10%: $96,150

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$48,450	$23.29
25th	$59,870	$28.78
Median	$75,670	$36.38
75th	$96,120	$46.21
90th	$96,150	$46.23

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for riggers.

No other city in the state with data.

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Related jobs in Atlanta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician	$98,300
Avionics Technician	$89,180
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer	$83,570
Electrical and Electronics Repairer	$81,180
Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer	$78,420
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic	$78,310
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer	$70,790
Electrical and Electronics Repairer	$67,370
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer	$67,150
Millwright	$64,160

Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $36.38 ($75,670 a year).

Do riggers make more in Atlanta than the national average?

Yes: $75,670 against $62,640 nationally, 21% more.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $67,200, so Atlanta pays 13% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for rigger pay?

18 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,150 or more.

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.