Riggers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,060 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $27,730
90th percentile $51,670
Employed locally 290
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,730
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $49,060
    75th
    $50,080
    90th
    $51,670

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,460
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,120
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $49,340
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $29,120
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Southwest Louisiana is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 20.9% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $27,730 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.