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How much does a rigger make in Omaha?

$62,740a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $30.16 an hour or $5,228 a month.

Hourly
$30.16
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
34 of 72
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,140Median: $62,740Highest 10%: $104,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,140$24.59
25th$62,740$30.16
Median$62,740$30.16
75th$81,860$39.36
90th$104,100$50.03

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for riggers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$102,000
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$91,660
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$77,050
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$76,080
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$67,350
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$66,600
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$65,320
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$64,850
Millwright$62,960
Maintenance Worker$62,710
Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $30.16 ($62,740 a year).

Do riggers make more in Omaha than the national average?

Yes: $62,740 against $62,640 nationally, 0% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $61,080, so Omaha pays 3% more.

Where does Omaha rank for rigger pay?

34 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,100 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.