Riggers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $57,000 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.41
10th percentile $45,320
90th percentile $71,920
Employed locally 50
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,320
    25th
    $52,040
    50th (median)
    $57,000
    75th
    $69,790
    90th
    $71,920

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 59% Median Riggers salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670
    Lincoln, NE $88,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,680
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,880
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,550
    Lynchburg, VA $58,590

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $54,180
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,420
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Raleigh, NC is $27.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Raleigh, NC is 8.2% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $45,320 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,040.