Riggers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $102,860 +65.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.45
10th percentile $50,510
90th percentile $102,870
Employed locally 60
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,510
    25th
    $82,240
    50th (median)
    $102,860
    75th
    $102,870
    90th
    $102,870

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 124% Median Riggers salary is 24% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $95,350

    Nearby metros — Riggers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Idaho $82,250
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,920
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $72,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,550
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $61,020
    Lewiston, ID-WA $51,420

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,260
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,270
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Boise City, ID is $49.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.75 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Boise City, ID is 65.7% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $50,510 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,240.