How much does a rigger make in Denver?

$75,960a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.52 an hour or $6,330 a month.

Hourly: $36.52
Vs. national median: +21%
Rank among cities: 16 of 72
Jobs in the area: 210

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $61,940Median: $75,960Highest 10%: $98,510

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$61,940	$29.78
25th	$72,480	$34.85
Median	$75,960	$36.52
75th	$97,380	$46.82
90th	$98,510	$47.36

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for riggers.

No other city in the state with data.

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Related jobs in Denver

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer	$133,300
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer	$91,090
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician	$86,830
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic	$86,800
Avionics Technician	$83,780
Millwright	$83,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairer	$80,440
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer	$77,570
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$76,990
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer	$76,320

Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $36.52 ($75,960 a year).

Do riggers make more in Denver than the national average?

Yes: $75,960 against $62,640 nationally, 21% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $73,720, so Denver pays 3% more.

Where does Denver rank for rigger pay?

16 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,510 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.