Riggers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
Riggers in California earn a median salary of $77,504 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +24.9% vs the national median of $62,060. An estimated 2,600 riggers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $49,220 to $95,670 depending on location.
$77,504
Avg median salary in California
$95,670
Highest paying metro
$49,220
Lowest paying metro
2,600
Employed in California
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Riggers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $95,670 | $70,640 | $107,590 | 200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,540 | $82,270 | $103,400 | 1,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $88,490 | $67,520 | $101,590 | 70 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,940 | $59,720 | $77,950 | — |
| Vallejo, CA | $77,650 | $63,750 | $94,110 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,170 | $62,870 | $79,180 | 350 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,840 | $54,550 | $74,170 | — |
| Oxnard, CA | $66,020 | $47,840 | $89,870 | 80 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,220 | $46,970 | $59,040 | 60 |