Riggers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $77,940 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.47
10th percentile $43,160
90th percentile $130,380
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,160
    25th
    $59,720
    50th (median)
    $77,940
    75th
    $77,950
    90th
    $130,380

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 83% Median Riggers salary is 17% 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
    Vallejo, CA $77,650

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $69,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Sacramento, CA is $37.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.68 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Sacramento, CA is 25.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $43,160 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,720.