How much does a rigger make in Pittsburgh?
$55,180a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $26.53 an hour or $4,598 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.53
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,750Median: $55,180Highest 10%: $81,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| 25th | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $55,180 | $26.53 | |
| 75th | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| 90th | $81,190 | $39.03 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $72,660 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $26.53 ($55,180 a year).
Do riggers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $55,180 against $62,640 nationally, 12% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $60,140, so Pittsburgh pays 8% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for rigger pay?
50 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,190 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.