How much does a rigger make in Milwaukee?
$65,820a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $31.64 an hour or $5,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.64
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,550Median: $65,820Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 25th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $65,820 | $31.64 | |
| 75th | $76,970 | $37.00 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.40 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $87,120 |
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How much does a rigger make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $31.64 ($65,820 a year).
Do riggers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $65,820 against $62,640 nationally, 5% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $49,640, so Milwaukee pays 33% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for rigger pay?
27 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,300 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.