Riggers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $73,390 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.29
10th percentile $57,870
90th percentile $96,130
Employed locally 270
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,870
    25th
    $67,600
    50th (median)
    $73,390
    75th
    $91,310
    90th
    $96,130

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 72% Median Riggers salary is 28% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670
    Lincoln, NE $88,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,680
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,060
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,930
    Colorado $72,360

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,690
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $71,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Denver, CO is $35.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.36 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Denver, CO is 18.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $57,870 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,600.