How much does a rigger make in Seattle?
$78,840a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.90 an hour or $6,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.90
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,010Median: $78,840Highest 10%: $161,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,010 | $28.85 | |
| 25th | $74,350 | $35.75 | |
| Median | $78,840 | $37.90 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.13 | |
| 90th | $161,100 | $77.44 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Bremerton, WA | $85,300 |
| Portland, OR | $79,810 |
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How much does a rigger make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.90 ($78,840 a year).
Do riggers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $78,840 against $62,640 nationally, 26% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,100, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for rigger pay?
14 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,100 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.