How much does a rigger make in Portland?
$79,810a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.37 an hour or $6,651 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.37
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,240Median: $79,810Highest 10%: $137,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 25th | $68,020 | $32.70 | |
| Median | $79,810 | $38.37 | |
| 75th | $99,030 | $47.61 | |
| 90th | $137,700 | $66.20 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a rigger make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.37 ($79,810 a year).
Do riggers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $79,810 against $62,640 nationally, 27% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $94,470, so Portland pays 16% less.
Where does Portland rank for rigger pay?
13 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,700 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.