How much does a rigger make in Virginia Beach?
$64,440a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $30.98 an hour or $5,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.98
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,160Median: $64,440Highest 10%: $76,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| Median | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| 75th | $71,090 | $34.18 | |
| 90th | $76,540 | $36.80 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Washington, DC | $69,030 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,790 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,040 |
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How much does a rigger make an hour in Virginia Beach?
The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $30.98 ($64,440 a year).
Do riggers make more in Virginia Beach than the national average?
Yes: $64,440 against $62,640 nationally, 3% more.
How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $63,620, so Virginia Beach pays 1% more.
Where does Virginia Beach rank for rigger pay?
29 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,540 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.