SOC 49-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Riggers — Kansas
Kansas
At $41,060, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Riggers, 34.5% beneath the national figure of $62,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $41,060, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Riggers, 34.5% beneath the national figure of $62,640. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,120 and $46,610. The lowest tenth earn under $30,120, while the highest tenth earn more than $50,140.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Kansas ranks 42nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 540th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,120 | −51.9% |
| 25th | $30,120 | −51.9% |
| Median (50th) | $41,060 | −34.5% |
| 75th | $46,610 | −25.6% |
| 90th | $50,140 | −20.0% |
| Mean | $40,000 | −36.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $41,060 goes as far as $45,572 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,572US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,060 a year, 34.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,120 to $50,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 43 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Riggers in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $41,060, or $19.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,640, so pay in Kansas is 34.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas earns more than $50,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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