How much does a rigger make in Washington?
$69,030a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $33.19 an hour or $5,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.19
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $69,030Highest 10%: $89,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| 25th | $52,650 | $25.31 | |
| Median | $69,030 | $33.19 | |
| 75th | $72,720 | $34.96 | |
| 90th | $89,680 | $43.12 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a rigger make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $33.19 ($69,030 a year).
Do riggers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $69,030 against $62,640 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Washington rank for rigger pay?
25 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,680 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.