How much does a rigger make in North Carolina?
$56,640a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in North Carolina. That is $27.23 an hour or $4,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.23
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $56,640Highest 10%: $72,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| Median | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| 75th | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| 90th | $72,340 | $34.78 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $64,440 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,760 |
| Raleigh, NC | $57,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for riggers.
| 26. Ohio | $58,380 |
| 27. Alaska | $58,010 |
| 28. Alabama | $57,980 |
| 29. North Carolina | $56,640 |
| 30. Missouri | $54,190 |
| 31. Massachusetts | $53,500 |
| 32. Florida | $52,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.23 ($56,640 a year).
Do riggers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $56,640 against $62,640 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for rigger pay?
North Carolina ranks 29 of 43 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays riggers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $64,440 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.