How much does a Rigger make in Washington, DC? The average Rigger salary in Washington, DC is $50,234 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,237 and $56,298. Salary ranges 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 Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Rigger Salary $44,509 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Rigger Salary $47,237 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Rigger Salary $50,234 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Rigger Salary $56,298 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Rigger Salary $61,819 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25% $47,237 10% $44,509 90% $61,819 75% $56,298 $50,234 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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.

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 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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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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