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.
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 |
Best cities for riggers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $103,030 | $76,273 | $67,760 | 620 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | $82,130 | $66,608 | $66,466 | 770 |
| 3 | Bremerton, WA | $85,300 | $68,839 | $65,184 | 570 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $96,880 | $70,945 | $62,471 | 1,250 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $64,430 | $53,950 | $54,699 | 1,140 |
| 6 | Virginia Beach, VA | $64,440 | $51,066 | $52,140 | 1,350 |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | $50,840 | $43,030 | $41,740 | 660 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $103,030
- Los Angeles, CA — $96,880
- Bremerton, WA — $85,300
- Las Vegas, NV — $82,130
- Virginia Beach, VA — $64,440
- Houston, TX — $64,430
- Dallas, TX — $50,840
Rigger salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $105,600 | $77,929 | $47,610 – $129,780 | 650 |
| Oregon | $94,470 | $67,853 | $46,320 – $128,690 | 290 |
| Utah | $93,640 | $71,458 | $72,810 – $97,850 | 490 |
| Maryland | $91,420 | $69,165 | $47,160 – $97,410 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $87,120 | $65,718 | $48,500 – $106,000 | 190 |
| California | $85,730 | $64,283 | $53,190 – $127,810 | 2,260 |
| Hawaii | $84,410 | $63,327 | $59,820 – $96,350 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $82,130 | $63,567 | $48,360 – $115,690 | 200 |
| Illinois | $81,860 | $62,511 | $60,910 – $85,910 | 120 |
| Nevada | $81,720 | $66,320 | $46,400 – $100,100 | 860 |
| North Dakota | $77,890 | $63,366 | $65,210 – $169,480 | 140 |
| Washington | $77,100 | $63,070 | $58,120 – $105,100 | 910 |
| Colorado | $73,720 | $58,157 | $53,290 – $98,510 | 310 |
| Idaho | $72,850 | $57,327 | $49,210 – $105,560 | 60 |
| Connecticut | $67,560 | $54,218 | $50,870 – $81,780 | 350 |
| Georgia | $67,200 | $53,240 | $46,300 – $96,150 | 700 |
| Maine | $64,910 | $51,135 | $54,180 – $81,990 | 330 |
| Rhode Island | $64,260 | $52,020 | $50,160 – $81,540 | 160 |
| Virginia | $63,620 | $50,455 | $49,160 – $76,540 | 1,920 |
| Mississippi | $63,390 | $51,310 | $47,390 – $72,800 | 320 |
| Iowa | $62,400 | $50,599 | $43,030 – $71,810 | 200 |
| Nebraska | $61,080 | $49,358 | $40,110 – $90,470 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,140 | $48,656 | $44,980 – $79,560 | 360 |
| Arkansas | $59,680 | $48,018 | $35,800 – $121,240 | 120 |
| Michigan | $58,490 | $46,942 | $36,600 – $70,620 | 380 |
| Ohio | $58,380 | $48,265 | $38,210 – $83,840 | 290 |
| Alaska | $58,010 | $48,791 | $57,990 – $82,360 | 40 |
| Alabama | $57,980 | $46,133 | $42,000 – $73,370 | 460 |
| North Carolina | $56,640 | $45,939 | $45,760 – $72,340 | 440 |
| Missouri | $54,190 | $44,112 | $37,560 – $83,610 | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $53,500 | $42,712 | $35,360 – $99,490 | 240 |
| Florida | $52,390 | $44,275 | $40,140 – $78,690 | 910 |
| Arizona | $52,370 | $43,159 | $47,640 – $76,980 | 250 |
| Texas | $51,980 | $43,946 | $41,960 – $81,110 | 3,770 |
| South Carolina | $51,020 | $41,270 | $40,750 – $87,160 | 470 |
| Kentucky | $50,270 | $40,930 | $38,000 – $83,200 | — |
| Wisconsin | $49,640 | $40,663 | $41,510 – $78,780 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $48,490 | $39,505 | $37,050 – $74,090 | 300 |
| Tennessee | $47,180 | $40,089 | $36,590 – $57,110 | 310 |
| Indiana | $46,090 | $37,883 | $40,670 – $78,830 | 330 |
| Louisiana | $43,660 | $36,337 | $29,220 – $75,180 | 1,840 |
| Kansas | $41,060 | $33,680 | $30,120 – $50,140 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $37,440 | $31,620 | $37,010 – $69,820 | 230 |
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. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many riggers are there in the U.S.?
About 22,530 people work as riggers nationwide.