Riggers Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $60,170 -3% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $82,700
Employed locally 50
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $40,500
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $79,330
    90th
    $82,700

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 79% Median Riggers salary is 21% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $59,040
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $51,480
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $50,600
    Florida $49,770
    Jacksonville, FL $48,940
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,200

    Related occupations in Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,670
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,120
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,200
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$70,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Palm Bay?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Palm Bay, FL is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

    Is Palm Bay above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Palm Bay, FL is 3% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,500.