How much does a rigger make in San Francisco?
$82,370a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $39.60 an hour or $6,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.60
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,290Median: $82,370Highest 10%: $137,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| 25th | $71,050 | $34.16 | |
| Median | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| 75th | $97,970 | $47.10 | |
| 90th | $137,200 | $65.98 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,880 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,860 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,130 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,030 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $39.60 ($82,370 a year).
Do riggers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $82,370 against $62,640 nationally, 31% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $85,730, so San Francisco pays 4% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for rigger pay?
9 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,200 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.