Rigger Salary in New York, NY
Riggers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $103,030 a year — 64% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $76,273 take-home, or $6,356 a month.
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- Federal income tax$13,837
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,388
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,494
- New York income tax$5,039
- Take-home pay$76,273
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Rigger pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,640 | $23.38 | $39,233 | $3,269 |
| 25th percentile | $77,280 | $37.15 | $59,620 | $4,968 |
| Median (50th) | $103,030 | $49.53 | $76,273 | $6,356 |
| 75th percentile | $115,690 | $55.62 | $84,432 | $7,036 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $129,330 | $62.18 | $93,073 | $7,756 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $103,030 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median rigger's $76,273 take-home pay has the buying power of $67,760 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rigger jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.45), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for riggers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 7 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $103,030 | $76,273 | $67,760 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | $82,130 | $66,608 | $66,466 |
| 3 | Bremerton, WA | $85,300 | $68,839 | $65,184 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $96,880 | $70,945 | $62,471 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $64,430 | $53,950 | $54,699 |
| 6 | Virginia Beach, VA | $64,440 | $51,066 | $52,140 |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | $50,840 | $43,030 | $41,740 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 7 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make in New York, NY?
The median rigger salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $103,030 a year, or about $49.53 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $77,280 and $115,690.
What is a rigger’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $103,030 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $76,273 a year ($6,356 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,039 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a rigger?
Pay here is 64% above the national median of $62,640. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $67,760 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 7 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a rigger afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 37% of a median rigger’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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