Riggers Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $48,490 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $60,370
Employed locally 30
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $48,490
    75th
    $60,370
    90th
    $60,370

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,060
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,730
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $72,920
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $75,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Southwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Southwest Oklahoma is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 21.9% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.