How much does a rigger make in Virginia?
$63,620a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in Virginia. That is $30.59 an hour or $5,302 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.59
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,160Median: $63,620Highest 10%: $76,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $63,620 | $30.59 | |
| 75th | $71,090 | $34.18 | |
| 90th | $76,540 | $36.80 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $69,030 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $64,440 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,790 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for riggers.
| 16. Georgia | $67,200 |
| 17. Maine | $64,910 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $64,260 |
| 19. Virginia | $63,620 |
| 20. Mississippi | $63,390 |
| 21. Iowa | $62,400 |
| 22. Nebraska | $61,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $30.59 ($63,620 a year).
Do riggers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $63,620 against $62,640 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for rigger pay?
Virginia ranks 19 of 43 states.
Which city in Virginia pays riggers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $69,030 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.