How much does a rigger make in Tennessee?
$47,180a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in Tennessee. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.68
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,590Median: $47,180Highest 10%: $57,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| Median | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 75th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 90th | $57,110 | $27.46 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $47,180 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for riggers.
| 36. Kentucky | $50,270 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $49,640 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $48,490 |
| 39. Tennessee | $47,180 |
| 40. Indiana | $46,090 |
| 41. Louisiana | $43,660 |
| 42. Kansas | $41,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.68 ($47,180 a year).
Do riggers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $47,180 against $62,640 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for rigger pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 43 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays riggers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $47,180 a year.
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.