How much does a rigger make in San Diego?
$72,030a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $34.63 an hour or $6,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.63
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,230Median: $72,030Highest 10%: $97,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| Median | $72,030 | $34.63 | |
| 75th | $88,860 | $42.72 | |
| 90th | $97,740 | $46.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,880 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,860 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,130 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $34.63 ($72,030 a year).
Do riggers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $72,030 against $62,640 nationally, 15% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $85,730, so San Diego pays 16% less.
Where does San Diego rank for rigger pay?
24 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,740 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.