How much does a Rig Electrician make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Rig Electrician in the United States is $61,103. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,346 to $70,338, with most professionals earning between $46,285 and $78,747.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Rig Electrician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary $46,285 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary $53,346 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary $61,103 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary $70,338 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Rig Electrician Salary $78,747 US March 01, 2025
25% $53,346 10% $46,285 90% $78,747 75% $70,338 $61,103 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Rig Electrician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Electrician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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53346
70338
61103

Average Total Cash Compensation

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53973
71540
62072
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Rig Electrician in the United States. The base salary for Rig Electrician ranges from $53,346 to $70,338 with the average base salary of $61,103. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,973 to $71,540 with the average total cash compensation of $62,072.
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