SOC 49-9096 · May 2025 · United States
Riggers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Riggers across the United States is $62,640 per year, measured over 22,530 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $105,600.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Riggers
Pay for this occupation varies by 182.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $105,600 and New Mexico pays $37,440.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $105,600 | 650 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $94,470 | 290 | |
| 3 | Utah | $93,640 | 490 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $91,420 | 230 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $87,120 | 190 | |
| 6 | California | $85,730 | 2,260 | |
| 7 | Hawaii | $84,410 | 170 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $82,130 | 200 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $81,860 | 120 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $81,720 | 860 |
States with the most Riggers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,770 | $51,980 | |
| 2 | California | 2,260 | $85,730 | |
| 3 | Virginia | 1,920 | $63,620 | |
| 4 | Louisiana | 1,840 | $43,660 | |
| 5 | Florida | 910 | $52,390 | |
| 6 | Washington | 910 | $77,100 | |
| 7 | Nevada | 860 | $81,720 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 700 | $67,200 | |
| 9 | New York | 650 | $105,600 | |
| 10 | Utah | 490 | $93,640 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $169,480 | 50 |
| 2 | New York | $103,030 | 620 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City | $97,850 | 270 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $96,880 | 1,250 |
| 5 | Baltimore | $91,430 | 110 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu | $87,570 | 170 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | $87,120 | 140 |
| 8 | Bremerton | $85,300 | 570 |
| 9 | San Francisco | $82,370 | 140 |
| 10 | Las Vegas | $82,130 | 770 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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