Riggers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $62,640 · Median hourly: $30.12 · Employment: 22,530
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,680 | $19.56 |
| 25th | $48,210 | $23.18 |
| Median | $62,640 | $30.12 |
| 75th | $80,180 | $38.55 |
| 90th | $97,850 | $47.04 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9096
- Total U.S. employment: 22,530
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $40,680, median pay is $62,640, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $97,850.
At $30.12 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $62,650 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $62,640.
Riggers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $57,980 | $27.87 | -7.4% | 460 |
| Alaska | $58,010 | $27.89 | -7.4% | 40 |
| Arizona | $52,370 | $25.18 | -16.4% | 250 |
| Arkansas | $59,680 | $28.69 | -4.7% | 120 |
| California | $85,730 | $41.22 | +36.9% | 2,260 |
| Colorado | $73,720 | $35.44 | +17.7% | 310 |
| Connecticut | $67,560 | $32.48 | +7.9% | 350 |
| Florida | $52,390 | $25.19 | -16.4% | 910 |
| Georgia | $67,200 | $32.31 | +7.3% | 700 |
| Hawaii | $84,410 | $40.58 | +34.8% | 170 |
| Idaho | $72,850 | $35.03 | +16.3% | 60 |
| Illinois | $81,860 | $39.36 | +30.7% | 120 |
| Indiana | $46,090 | $22.16 | -26.4% | 330 |
| Iowa | $62,400 | $30.00 | -0.4% | 200 |
| Kansas | $41,060 | $19.74 | -34.5% | 40 |
| Kentucky | $50,270 | $24.17 | -19.7% | 0 |
| Louisiana | $43,660 | $20.99 | -30.3% | 1,840 |
| Maine | $64,910 | $31.21 | +3.6% | 330 |
| Maryland | $91,420 | $43.95 | +45.9% | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $53,500 | $25.72 | -14.6% | 240 |
| Michigan | $58,490 | $28.12 | -6.6% | 380 |
| Minnesota | $87,120 | $41.88 | +39.1% | 190 |
| Mississippi | $63,390 | $30.48 | +1.2% | 320 |
| Missouri | $54,190 | $26.05 | -13.5% | 190 |
| Nebraska | $61,080 | $29.36 | -2.5% | 100 |
| Nevada | $81,720 | $39.29 | +30.5% | 860 |
| New Jersey | $82,130 | $39.49 | +31.1% | 200 |
| New Mexico | $37,440 | $18.00 | -40.2% | 230 |
| New York | $105,600 | $50.77 | +68.6% | 650 |
| North Carolina | $56,640 | $27.23 | -9.6% | 440 |
| North Dakota | $77,890 | $37.45 | +24.3% | 140 |
| Ohio | $58,380 | $28.07 | -6.8% | 290 |
| Oklahoma | $48,490 | $23.31 | -22.6% | 300 |
| Oregon | $94,470 | $45.42 | +50.8% | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,140 | $28.92 | -4.0% | 360 |
| Rhode Island | $64,260 | $30.89 | +2.6% | 160 |
| South Carolina | $51,020 | $24.53 | -18.6% | 470 |
| Tennessee | $47,180 | $22.68 | -24.7% | 310 |
| Texas | $51,980 | $24.99 | -17.0% | 3,770 |
| Utah | $93,640 | $45.02 | +49.5% | 490 |
| Virginia | $63,620 | $30.59 | +1.6% | 1,920 |
| Washington | $77,100 | $37.07 | +23.1% | 910 |
| Wisconsin | $49,640 | $23.86 | -20.8% | 170 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for riggers?
The median annual wage for riggers is $62,640 ($30.12 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays riggers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many riggers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 22,530 riggers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do riggers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.12. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.