The average salary for a rigger in the United States is $62,020, but the range typically falls between $45,220 and $75,350. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.82, with a range between $21.74 and $36.22.
There are approximately 23,870 people employed as a rigger in the United States. With Texas, California, Louisiana employing the highest number of riggers.The state with the best pay for a rigger is New York, with an average annual salary of $89,870, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $41,880.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,420 | $17.99 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,220 | $21.74 |
| Median | $56,220 | $27.03 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,350 | $36.22 |
| 90th Percentile | $97,080 | $46.67 |
The salary of a rigger can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a rigger in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for riggers are New York, California, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota while the worst states are Alabama, South Carolina, Kansas, Indiana, Utah.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,580 | $41,880 | $49,900 |
| Arizona | $34,110 | $52,720 | $76,760 |
| Arkansas | $29,330 | $52,770 | $82,280 |
| California | $46,300 | $88,430 | $134,530 |
| Colorado | $45,880 | $61,220 | $86,300 |
| Connecticut | $44,340 | $57,150 | $73,480 |
| District of Columbia | $53,670 | $79,060 | $118,610 |
| Florida | $35,530 | $51,290 | $73,880 |
| Georgia | $36,350 | $66,440 | $103,130 |
| Hawaii | $51,020 | $72,550 | $84,090 |
| Idaho | $39,900 | $62,550 | $99,440 |
| Illinois | $32,770 | $57,630 | $81,860 |
| Indiana | $37,440 | $46,280 | $61,550 |
| Iowa | $42,430 | $57,480 | $86,130 |
| Kansas | $28,750 | $46,050 | $53,270 |
| Kentucky | $41,520 | $62,300 | $78,930 |
| Louisiana | $29,990 | $54,610 | $82,100 |
| Maine | $46,260 | $58,430 | $70,030 |
| Maryland | $40,330 | $56,890 | $79,630 |
| Massachusetts | $48,430 | $74,450 | $91,820 |
| Michigan | $36,270 | $58,070 | $87,450 |
| Minnesota | $46,330 | $78,530 | $112,030 |
| Mississippi | $53,310 | $61,650 | $65,060 |
| Missouri | $38,510 | $59,790 | $76,960 |
| Montana | $42,130 | $59,440 | $70,720 |
| Nebraska | $31,560 | $66,500 | $85,730 |
| Nevada | $46,980 | $83,330 | $104,030 |
| New Hampshire | $36,710 | $56,850 | $68,500 |
| New Jersey | $43,820 | $69,770 | $104,750 |
| New Mexico | $48,380 | $61,950 | $66,410 |
| New York | $46,280 | $89,870 | $111,360 |
| North Carolina | $43,370 | $58,920 | $80,120 |
| North Dakota | $30,490 | $82,040 | $156,000 |
| Ohio | $39,970 | $62,470 | $111,240 |
| Oklahoma | $33,280 | $47,540 | $60,060 |
| Oregon | $46,470 | $88,500 | $124,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,000 | $49,700 | $63,650 |
| Rhode Island | $46,730 | $65,100 | $74,510 |
| South Carolina | $36,760 | $43,500 | $53,820 |
| Tennessee | $38,040 | $48,350 | $60,750 |
| Texas | $34,740 | $53,860 | $76,190 |
| Utah | $36,430 | $51,190 | $74,990 |
| Virginia | $39,610 | $57,820 | $76,910 |
| Washington | $46,470 | $70,200 | $92,430 |
| West Virginia | $49,850 | $56,560 | $69,770 |
| Wisconsin | $40,930 | $81,620 | $140,560 |
Even between cities, the salary of a rigger can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for riggers is Fargo, ND with an average salary of $135,770.The city with the lowest average salary for riggers is Florence, SC with an average salary of $38,890.
Areas with highest average salaries for riggers
Areas with lowest average salaries for riggers
The number of riggers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of riggers has increased by 2,170. On average, the number of riggers has been increasing by 2.5% each year. The salary of riggers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of riggers has increased by $9,000. On average, the salary of riggers has been increasing by 4.2% each year.
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