Riggers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $63,340 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $53,920
90th percentile $77,150
Employed locally 280
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,920
    25th
    $62,720
    50th (median)
    $63,340
    75th
    $71,650
    90th
    $77,150

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 71% Median Riggers salary is 29% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,940
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $75,750
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,240
    New Mexico $67,910
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $66,390
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $62,440

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,330
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,560
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $62,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Portland, ME is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.42 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Portland, ME is 2.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $53,920 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,720.