Riggers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,130 -40.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $50,840
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $27,730
    50th (median)
    $37,130
    75th
    $47,340
    90th
    $50,840

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,000
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $61,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,850
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,800
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $45,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Northeast Louisiana is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 40.2% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,730.