How much does a rigger make in Tampa?
$52,790a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,270Median: $52,790Highest 10%: $68,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,270 | $19.84 | |
| 25th | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| Median | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $68,370 | $32.87 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Orlando, FL | $58,710 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $56,770 |
| Miami, FL | $55,550 |
| North Port, FL | $51,860 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $51,730 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $48,960 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $48,340 |
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Salaries for every job in Tampa, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $25.38 ($52,790 a year).
Do riggers make more in Tampa than the national average?
No: $52,790 against $62,640 nationally, 16% less.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $52,390, so Tampa pays 1% more.
Where does Tampa rank for rigger pay?
53 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,370 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.