Riggers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $75,170 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.14
10th percentile $48,990
90th percentile $94,360
Employed locally 350
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,990
    25th
    $62,870
    50th (median)
    $75,170
    75th
    $79,180
    90th
    $94,360

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 73% Median Riggers salary is 27% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in San Diego, CA is $36.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.99 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in San Diego, CA is 21.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $48,990 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,870.