Riggers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $95,670 +54.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.00
10th percentile $57,450
90th percentile $134,050
Employed locally 200
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,450
    25th
    $70,640
    50th (median)
    $95,670
    75th
    $107,590
    90th
    $134,050

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $95,350

    Nearby metros — Riggers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Vallejo, CA $77,650

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $86,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in San Francisco, CA is $46.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.98 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in San Francisco, CA is 54.2% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $57,450 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,640.