How much does a Riggers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

Riggers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,440 -39.7% vs national

Median hourly $18.00

10th percentile $37,440

90th percentile $41,600

National median $62,060

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Riggers

Eastern New Mexico

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,440

25th

$37,440

50th (median)

$37,440

75th

$41,600

90th

$41,600

Top-paying metros for Riggers

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

Occupation	Median salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$41,970
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$61,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$44,340
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$76,210
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$56,310
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$60,340

Frequently asked questions

How much do Riggers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

The median hourly wage for Riggers in Eastern New Mexico is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Riggers salaries?

The median Riggers salary in Eastern New Mexico is 39.7% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.