Riggers Salary (2025)
Based on 22,530 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $40,680 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $48,210 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $62,640 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $80,180 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $97,850 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$41K
25th
$48K
Median
$63K
75th
$80K
90th
$98K
Highest Paying States for Riggers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $103,440 |
| North Dakota | $101,560 |
| Oregon | $94,300 |
| Utah | $89,230 |
| California | $87,230 |
| Minnesota | $82,690 |
| Washington | $82,620 |
| New Jersey | $81,960 |
| Hawaii | $81,230 |
| Nevada | $78,880 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Riggers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $103,440 per year, while Nevada has an average of $78,880 — a difference of $24,560. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Riggers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 22,530 workers were employed as Riggerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations. The annual mean wage of $66,810 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 49-9096