Riggers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $64,260 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.89
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $78,660
Employed locally 110
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $52,510
    50th (median)
    $64,260
    75th
    $73,720
    90th
    $78,660

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 69% Median Riggers salary is 31% 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
    Connecticut $63,270

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,490
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $72,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Hartford, CT is $30.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.03 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Hartford, CT is 3.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,510.