Riggers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $47,840 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $72,020
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $45,620
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $72,020

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 67% Median Riggers salary is 33% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $60,170
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $59,040
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $51,480
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $50,600
    Florida $49,770
    Jacksonville, FL $48,940

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,580
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,580
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Tampa, FL is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.87 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Tampa, FL is 22.9% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,620.