Riggers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $88,490 +42.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.54
10th percentile $57,940
90th percentile $150,230
Employed locally 70
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,940
    25th
    $67,520
    50th (median)
    $88,490
    75th
    $101,590
    90th
    $150,230

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 56% Median Riggers salary is 44% 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
    California $83,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,940
    Vallejo, CA $77,650

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in San Jose, CA is $42.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.23 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in San Jose, CA is 42.6% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $57,940 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,520.