Riggers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,010 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $58,000
90th percentile $82,360
Employed locally 30
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,000
    25th
    $58,010
    50th (median)
    $58,010
    75th
    $63,430
    90th
    $82,360

    Top-paying metros for Riggers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fargo, ND-MN $165,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $103,230
    New York $103,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,050
    Boise City, ID $102,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,000
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $79,900
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $89,420
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $86,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $68,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Alaska is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.60 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Alaska is 6.5% below the national median of $62,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Riggers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $58,000 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,010.