How much does a rigger make in Birmingham?
$46,800a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,430Median: $46,800Highest 10%: $75,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| Median | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $58,040 | $27.90 | |
| 90th | $75,860 | $36.47 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Mobile, AL | $60,670 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $22.50 ($46,800 a year).
Do riggers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $46,800 against $62,640 nationally, 25% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $57,980, so Birmingham pays 19% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for rigger pay?
65 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,860 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.