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How much does a rigger make in Providence?

$64,260a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,355 a month.

Hourly
$30.89
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
31 of 72
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,160Median: $64,260Highest 10%: $81,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,160$24.12
25th$52,000$25.00
Median$64,260$30.89
75th$81,540$39.20
90th$81,540$39.20

Other cities in Rhode Island

Median yearly pay for riggers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Providence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Diver$126,300
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$113,100
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$107,500
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$103,800
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$96,280
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$80,320
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$76,000
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$75,350
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$70,720
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$69,110
Salaries for every job in Providence, RI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Providence?

The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $30.89 ($64,260 a year).

Do riggers make more in Providence than the national average?

Yes: $64,260 against $62,640 nationally, 3% more.

How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?

The median in Rhode Island is $64,260, so Providence pays 0% more.

Where does Providence rank for rigger pay?

31 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Providence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,540 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.