Riggers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $63,120 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $45,540
90th percentile $101,140
Employed locally 340
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,540
    25th
    $51,500
    50th (median)
    $63,120
    75th
    $85,160
    90th
    $101,140

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 73% Median Riggers salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Riggers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $103,230
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $79,090
    Michigan $59,370
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $56,180

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,730
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Atlanta, GA is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.23 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.7% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $45,540 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,500.