How much does a rigger make in California?
$85,730a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in California. That is $41.22 an hour or $7,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.22
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,190Median: $85,730Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,190 | $25.57 | |
| 25th | $67,180 | $32.30 | |
| Median | $85,730 | $41.22 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.06 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.45 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,880 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,860 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,130 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for riggers.
| 3. Utah | $93,640 |
| 4. Maryland | $91,420 |
| 5. Minnesota | $87,120 |
| 6. California | $85,730 |
| 7. Hawaii | $84,410 |
| 8. New Jersey | $82,130 |
| 9. Illinois | $81,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $41.22 ($85,730 a year).
Do riggers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $85,730 against $62,640 nationally, 37% more.
Where does California rank for rigger pay?
California ranks 6 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays riggers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $96,880 a year.
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.