Riggers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $48,940 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $42,660
90th percentile $73,900
Employed locally 80
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,660
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $58,910
    90th
    $73,900

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 64% Median Riggers salary is 36% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $60,170
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $59,040
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $51,480
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $50,600
    Florida $49,770
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,200

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,910
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,910
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,860
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $68,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Jacksonville, FL is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.41 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 21.1% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $42,660 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.