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How much does a rigger make in Reno?

$67,350a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $32.38 an hour or $5,613 a month.

Hourly
$32.38
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
26 of 72
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,670Median: $67,350Highest 10%: $91,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,670$23.88
25th$49,670$23.88
Median$67,350$32.38
75th$89,720$43.13
90th$91,260$43.88

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for riggers.

Las Vegas, NV$82,130
Rigger salary in Nevada Rigger salary in all states

Related jobs in Reno

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$122,900
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,800
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$79,480
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$78,970
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$77,810
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$76,070
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$74,360
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$74,110
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$71,300
Maintenance Worker$66,320
Salaries for every job in Reno, NV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Reno?

The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $32.38 ($67,350 a year).

Do riggers make more in Reno than the national average?

Yes: $67,350 against $62,640 nationally, 8% more.

How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $81,720, so Reno pays 18% less.

Where does Reno rank for rigger pay?

26 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Reno?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,260 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.