Riggers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $103,050 +66% vs national
Median hourly $49.54
10th percentile $58,780
90th percentile $134,580
Employed locally 760
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,780
    25th
    $80,320
    50th (median)
    $103,050
    75th
    $117,650
    90th
    $134,580

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 106% Median Riggers salary is 6% 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
    Boise City, ID $102,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $95,350

    Nearby metros — Riggers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $103,230
    Rochester, NY $91,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,490

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $91,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,090
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,920
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $72,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in New York, NY-NJ is $49.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.18 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 66% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $58,780 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,320.