Riggers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $74,380 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.76
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $89,380
Employed locally 30
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $69,830
    50th (median)
    $74,380
    75th
    $89,380
    90th
    $89,380

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 123% Median Riggers salary is 23% above 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,860

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,850
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,580
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,930
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,120
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Jackson, MS is $35.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.97 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Jackson, MS is 19.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,830.