Riggers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $70,790 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.04
10th percentile $48,460
90th percentile $113,790
Employed locally 50
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,460
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $70,790
    75th
    $113,790
    90th
    $113,790

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 84% Median Riggers salary is 16% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $79,090
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,390
    Jacksonville, FL $48,940
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $46,070

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,650
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,140
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,900
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,840
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Reno, NV is $34.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.87 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Reno, NV is 14.1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $48,460 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.