Riggers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $44,810 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $73,410
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $55,580
    90th
    $73,410

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 65% Median Riggers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Riggers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fargo, ND-MN $165,050
    New York $103,230
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $56,710
    Ohio $47,590

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,210
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Cleveland, OH is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.01 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Cleveland, OH is 27.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.