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How much does a rigger make in New York?

$105,600a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in New York. That is $50.77 an hour or $8,800 a month.

Hourly
$50.77
Vs. national median
+69%
Rank among states
1 of 43
Jobs in the state
650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,610Median: $105,600Highest 10%: $129,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,610$22.89
25th$76,440$36.75
Median$105,600$50.77
75th$123,200$59.24
90th$129,800$62.39

Cities in New York

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

New York, NY$103,000
Salaries for every job in New York

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for riggers.

1. New York$105,600
2. Oregon$94,470
3. Utah$93,640
4. Maryland$91,420
Rigger salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in New York?

The median hourly pay in New York is $50.77 ($105,600 a year).

Do riggers make more in New York than the national average?

Yes: $105,600 against $62,640 nationally, 69% more.

Where does New York rank for rigger pay?

New York ranks 1 of 43 states.

Which city in New York 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.