Riggers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $50,450 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $40,320
90th percentile $69,230
Employed locally 50
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,320
    25th
    $41,980
    50th (median)
    $50,450
    75th
    $60,300
    90th
    $69,230

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 75% Median Riggers salary is 25% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,070
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,070
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Roanoke, VA is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.29 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Roanoke, VA is 18.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $40,320 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,980.