Riggers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $81,680 +31.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.27
10th percentile $58,560
90th percentile $133,670
Employed locally 170
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,560
    25th
    $68,320
    50th (median)
    $81,680
    75th
    $133,640
    90th
    $133,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 86% Median Riggers salary is 14% 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
    New York $103,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,050
    Oregon $89,770
    California $83,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $79,090
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,060

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Portland, OR-WA is $39.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.20 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 31.6% 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 $58,560 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,320.