Riggers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $94,540 +52.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.45
10th percentile $56,890
90th percentile $128,540
Employed locally 1,800
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,890
    25th
    $82,270
    50th (median)
    $94,540
    75th
    $103,400
    90th
    $128,540

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 101% Median Riggers salary is 1% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,490
    California $83,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,940
    Vallejo, CA $77,650

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $62,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $92,100
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,420
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $82,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Los Angeles, CA is $45.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.66 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 52.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $56,890 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,270.