Riggers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $49,220 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $41,270
90th percentile $92,780
Employed locally 60
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,270
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $49,220
    75th
    $59,040
    90th
    $92,780

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $94,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,490
    California $83,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,940

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Bakersfield, CA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.61 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.7% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $41,270 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.