Hourly Wage for Rigger Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Rigger Salary

How much does a Rigger make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Rigger in the United States is $22 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $20 and $24. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Rigger Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Rigger Salary $19 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Rigger Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Rigger Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Rigger Salary $24 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Rigger Salary $27 US March 26, 2024
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What skills does a Rigger need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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Plant Maintenance: Keeping all plant assets and facilities in good operating conditions to minimize downtime and achieve production objectives.

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Commitment 12.27%
Futures 2.76%
Plant Maintenance 1.53%
Others 83.44%

Job Description for Rigger

Rigger facilitates the movement and positioning of heavy equipment, materials and cargo. Sets up rigging, slings, pulleys, winches, dollies and ropes to safely maneuver loads. Being a Rigger coordinates moving activities with others using hand or other signals. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Rigger may be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Rigger Pay Difference by Location

Rigger salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Rigger, the highest Rigger salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Rigger salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Rigger salary is in Miami, FL, where the Rigger salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Rigger in the United States. The average hourly rate for Rigger ranges from $20 to $24 with the average hourly pay of $22. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $22 to $26 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $22.
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