How much does a rigger make in Los Angeles?
$96,880a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $46.58 an hour or $8,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.58
- Vs. national median
- +55%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,370Median: $96,880Highest 10%: $130,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,370 | $28.54 | |
| 25th | $80,400 | $38.65 | |
| Median | $96,880 | $46.58 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.66 | |
| 90th | $130,300 | $62.66 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| San Francisco, CA | $82,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,860 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,130 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $46.58 ($96,880 a year).
Do riggers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $96,880 against $62,640 nationally, 55% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $85,730, so Los Angeles pays 13% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for rigger pay?
4 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,300 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.