Riggers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,400 -34.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.43
10th percentile $39,230
90th percentile $58,610
Employed locally 130
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,230
    25th
    $40,400
    50th (median)
    $40,400
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $58,610

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,770
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,560
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,940
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Northern Indiana is $19.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.72 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Northern Indiana is 34.9% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $39,230 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,400.