How much does a rigger make in New Jersey?
$82,130a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in New Jersey. That is $39.49 an hour or $6,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.49
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,360Median: $82,130Highest 10%: $115,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $58,560 | $28.15 | |
| Median | $82,130 | $39.49 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.94 | |
| 90th | $115,700 | $55.62 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $103,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $72,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for riggers.
| 5. Minnesota | $87,120 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.49 ($82,130 a year).
Do riggers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $82,130 against $62,640 nationally, 31% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for rigger pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 43 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays riggers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $103,000 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.