As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Rig Electrician in the United States is $29. While Salary.com is seeing that Rig Electrician salary in the US can go up to $35 or down to $23, but most earn between $26 and $32. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Rig Electrician in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary | $23 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary | $26 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary | $29 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary | $32 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary | $35 | US | October 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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