Riggers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $54,760 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.33
10th percentile $50,010
90th percentile $61,620
Employed locally 230
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,010
    25th
    $50,340
    50th (median)
    $54,760
    75th
    $61,370
    90th
    $61,620

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 65% Median Riggers salary is 35% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,430
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,040
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Phoenix, AZ is $26.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $50,010 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,340.