Riggers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $61,060 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.36
10th percentile $44,580
90th percentile $89,220
Employed locally 160
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,580
    25th
    $51,640
    50th (median)
    $61,060
    75th
    $66,070
    90th
    $89,220

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 72% Median Riggers salary is 28% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,680
    Nevada $77,960
    Vallejo, CA $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $71,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,880

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Richmond, VA is $29.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Richmond, VA is 1.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $44,580 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,640.