How much does a rigger make in Fargo?
$169,500a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $81.48 an hour or $14,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.48
- Vs. national median
- +171%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,680Median: $169,500Highest 10%: $169,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,680 | $37.83 | |
| 25th | $96,220 | $46.26 | |
| Median | $169,500 | $81.48 | |
| 75th | $169,500 | $81.48 | |
| 90th | $169,500 | $81.48 |
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How much does a rigger make an hour in Fargo?
The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $81.48 ($169,500 a year).
Do riggers make more in Fargo than the national average?
Yes: $169,500 against $62,640 nationally, 171% more.
How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?
The median in North Dakota is $77,890, so Fargo pays 118% more.
Where does Fargo rank for rigger pay?
1 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,500 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.