Riggers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $51,480 -17% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $76,890
Employed locally 260
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $51,480
    75th
    $62,050
    90th
    $76,890

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 70% Median Riggers salary is 30% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $50,600
    Florida $49,770
    Jacksonville, FL $48,940
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,200

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,150
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,620
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,510
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $79,130
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Miami, FL is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Miami, FL is 17% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.