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How much does a rigger make in Baltimore?

$91,430a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $43.96 an hour or $7,619 a month.

Hourly
$43.96
Vs. national median
+46%
Rank among cities
5 of 72
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,090Median: $91,430Highest 10%: $97,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$65,090$31.29
25th$71,410$34.33
Median$91,430$43.96
75th$95,540$45.93
90th$97,410$46.83

Other cities in Maryland

Median yearly pay for riggers.

Philadelphia, PA$72,660
Washington, DC$69,030
Rigger salary in Maryland Rigger salary in all states

Related jobs in Baltimore

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$107,200
Avionics Technician$101,900
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$100,900
Radio$95,620
Rail Car Repairer$89,430
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$88,850
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,690
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$75,880
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$74,580
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$74,470
Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Baltimore?

The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $43.96 ($91,430 a year).

Do riggers make more in Baltimore than the national average?

Yes: $91,430 against $62,640 nationally, 46% more.

How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?

The median in Maryland is $91,420, so Baltimore pays 0% more.

Where does Baltimore rank for rigger pay?

5 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Baltimore?

The lowest-paid 10% make $65,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,410 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.