How much does a rigger make in Chicago?
$81,860a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $39.36 an hour or $6,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.36
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,890Median: $81,860Highest 10%: $90,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,890 | $32.64 | |
| 25th | $68,240 | $32.81 | |
| Median | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| 75th | $83,290 | $40.04 | |
| 90th | $90,790 | $43.65 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| St. Louis, MO | $81,350 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer | $123,400 |
| Electric Motor | $114,700 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairer | $114,500 |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $100,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $85,420 |
| Avionics Technician | $81,620 |
| Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer | $79,590 |
| Heating | $77,960 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $75,800 |
| Millwright | $74,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $39.36 ($81,860 a year).
Do riggers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $81,860 against $62,640 nationally, 31% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $81,860, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for rigger pay?
11 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,790 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.