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How much does a rigger make in Phoenix?

$56,470a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $27.15 an hour or $4,706 a month.

Hourly
$27.15
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
48 of 72
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,000Median: $56,470Highest 10%: $77,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,000$24.52
25th$51,690$24.85
Median$56,470$27.15
75th$63,030$30.30
90th$77,040$37.04

Other cities in Arizona

Median yearly pay for riggers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,000
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Industrial Machinery Mechanic$75,850
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Phoenix?

The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $27.15 ($56,470 a year).

Do riggers make more in Phoenix than the national average?

No: $56,470 against $62,640 nationally, 10% less.

How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?

The median in Arizona is $52,370, so Phoenix pays 8% more.

Where does Phoenix rank for rigger pay?

48 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Phoenix?

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,040 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.