Riggers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $78,480 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.73
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $148,410
Employed locally 100
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $64,950
    50th (median)
    $78,480
    75th
    $118,250
    90th
    $148,410

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 103% Median Riggers salary is 3% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,470
    Wisconsin $67,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,020
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,550
    Lewiston, ID-WA $51,420

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Milwaukee, WI is $37.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.41 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 26.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,950.