Rigger Salary
Riggers earn a median $62,640 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$62,640
$30.12 per hour
Range
$40,680 – $97,850
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
22,530
across the U.S.
▲0.9%
Pay trend: The median for riggers in the U.S. rose from $62,060 (May 2024) to $62,640 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.5%.
What riggers do
Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.9% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,700
Employment of riggers is projected to grow 3.9% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Rigger take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$52,511
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,376Monthly
$2,188Twice a month
$2,020Every 2 weeks
$25.25Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,337
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,884
- Medicare (1.45%)$908
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,511
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,680 | $19.56 | $34,866 |
| 25th percentile | $48,210 | $23.18 | $40,917 |
| Median (50th) | $62,640 | $30.12 | $52,511 |
| 75th percentile | $80,180 | $38.55 | $65,237 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $97,850 | $47.04 | $77,667 |
Rigger salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $105,600 | +2.3% | $77,929 | $47,610 – $129,780 | 650 |
| Oregon | $94,470 | +5.2% | $67,853 | $46,320 – $128,690 | 290 |
| Utah | $93,640 | +2.8% | $71,458 | $72,810 – $97,850 | 490 |
| Maryland | $91,420 | −0.3% | $69,165 | $47,160 – $97,410 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $87,120 | +26.6% | $65,718 | $48,500 – $106,000 | 190 |
| California | $85,730 | +2.9% | $64,283 | $53,190 – $127,810 | 2,260 |
| Hawaii | $84,410 | +5.3% | $63,327 | $59,820 – $96,350 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $82,130 | +36.8% | $63,567 | $48,360 – $115,690 | 200 |
| Illinois | $81,860 | +21.4% | $62,511 | $60,910 – $85,910 | 120 |
| Nevada | $81,720 | +4.8% | $66,320 | $46,400 – $100,100 | 860 |
| North Dakota | $77,890 | +1.2% | $63,366 | $65,210 – $169,480 | 140 |
| Washington | $77,100 | +1.8% | $63,070 | $58,120 – $105,100 | 910 |
| Colorado | $73,720 | +1.9% | $58,157 | $53,290 – $98,510 | 310 |
| Idaho | $72,850 | −11.4% | $57,327 | $49,210 – $105,560 | 60 |
| Connecticut | $67,560 | +6.8% | $54,218 | $50,870 – $81,780 | 350 |
| Georgia | $67,200 | +9.2% | $53,240 | $46,300 – $96,150 | 700 |
| Maine | $64,910 | +2.5% | $51,135 | $54,180 – $81,990 | 330 |
| Rhode Island | $64,260 | — | $52,020 | $50,160 – $81,540 | 160 |
| Virginia | $63,620 | +2.4% | $50,455 | $49,160 – $76,540 | 1,920 |
| Mississippi | $63,390 | +2.5% | $51,310 | $47,390 – $72,800 | 320 |
| Iowa | $62,400 | +0.8% | $50,599 | $43,030 – $71,810 | 200 |
| Nebraska | $61,080 | +2.6% | $49,358 | $40,110 – $90,470 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,140 | −0.4% | $48,656 | $44,980 – $79,560 | 360 |
| Arkansas | $59,680 | +29.3% | $48,018 | $35,800 – $121,240 | 120 |
| Michigan | $58,490 | −1.5% | $46,942 | $36,600 – $70,620 | 380 |
| Ohio | $58,380 | +22.7% | $48,265 | $38,210 – $83,840 | 290 |
| Alaska | $58,010 | — | $48,791 | $57,990 – $82,360 | 40 |
| Alabama | $57,980 | +39.5% | $46,133 | $42,000 – $73,370 | 460 |
| North Carolina | $56,640 | +1.8% | $45,939 | $45,760 – $72,340 | 440 |
| Missouri | $54,190 | −28.2% | $44,112 | $37,560 – $83,610 | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $53,500 | −28.2% | $42,712 | $35,360 – $99,490 | 240 |
| Florida | $52,390 | +5.3% | $44,275 | $40,140 – $78,690 | 910 |
| Arizona | $52,370 | +4.0% | $43,159 | $47,640 – $76,980 | 250 |
| Texas | $51,980 | +0.2% | $43,946 | $41,960 – $81,110 | 3,770 |
| South Carolina | $51,020 | +10.2% | $41,270 | $40,750 – $87,160 | 470 |
| Kentucky | $50,270 | −15.9% | $40,930 | $38,000 – $83,200 | — |
| Wisconsin | $49,640 | −26.5% | $40,663 | $41,510 – $78,780 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $48,490 | +7.1% | $39,505 | $37,050 – $74,090 | 300 |
| Tennessee | $47,180 | −6.2% | $40,089 | $36,590 – $57,110 | 310 |
| Indiana | $46,090 | −3.1% | $37,883 | $40,670 – $78,830 | 330 |
| Louisiana | $43,660 | +13.8% | $36,337 | $29,220 – $75,180 | 1,840 |
| Kansas | $41,060 | −6.2% | $33,680 | $30,120 – $50,140 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $37,440 | −44.9% | $31,620 | $37,010 – $69,820 | 230 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Diver | $72,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Locksmith and Safe Repairer | $51,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $49,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $47,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer | $45,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $39,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairer | $92,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | $61,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Wind Turbine Service Technician | $64,120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +29.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make?
The national median salary for riggers is $62,640 a year ($30.12 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,680 and the top 10% earn over $97,850. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays riggers the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $105,600.
How many riggers are there in the U.S.?
About 22,530 people work as riggers nationwide.