How much does a rigger make in Pennsylvania?
$60,140a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in Pennsylvania. That is $28.91 an hour or $5,012 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.91
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,980Median: $60,140Highest 10%: $79,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| Median | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| 75th | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| 90th | $79,560 | $38.25 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $72,660 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for riggers.
| 20. Mississippi | $63,390 |
| 21. Iowa | $62,400 |
| 22. Nebraska | $61,080 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $60,140 |
| 24. Arkansas | $59,680 |
| 25. Michigan | $58,490 |
| 26. Ohio | $58,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $28.91 ($60,140 a year).
Do riggers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $60,140 against $62,640 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for rigger pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 23 of 43 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays riggers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $72,660 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.