Riggers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $72,840 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.02
10th percentile $47,270
90th percentile $92,130
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,270
    25th
    $54,550
    50th (median)
    $72,840
    75th
    $74,170
    90th
    $92,130

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 85% Median Riggers salary is 15% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $94,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,490
    California $83,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,940

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Riverside, CA is $35.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Riverside, CA is 17.4% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $47,270 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,550.