How much does a rigger make in Philadelphia?
$72,660a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $34.93 an hour or $6,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.93
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,000Median: $72,660Highest 10%: $88,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| 25th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| Median | $72,660 | $34.93 | |
| 75th | $73,880 | $35.52 | |
| 90th | $88,550 | $42.57 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $34.93 ($72,660 a year).
Do riggers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $72,660 against $62,640 nationally, 16% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $60,140, so Philadelphia pays 21% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for rigger pay?
23 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,550 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.