How much does a rigger make in Illinois?
$81,860a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in Illinois. That is $39.36 an hour or $6,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.36
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,910Median: $81,860Highest 10%: $85,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| 25th | $68,210 | $32.79 | |
| Median | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| 75th | $83,290 | $40.04 | |
| 90th | $85,910 | $41.30 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $81,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for riggers.
| 6. California | $85,730 |
| 7. Hawaii | $84,410 |
| 8. New Jersey | $82,130 |
| 9. Illinois | $81,860 |
| 10. Nevada | $81,720 |
| 11. North Dakota | $77,890 |
| 12. Washington | $77,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.36 ($81,860 a year).
Do riggers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $81,860 against $62,640 nationally, 31% more.
Where does Illinois rank for rigger pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays riggers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $81,860 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.