Riggers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $43,680 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 70
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $40,950
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $49,680
    90th
    $72,800

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 64% Median Riggers salary is 36% 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
    Roanoke, VA $50,450
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48,490
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,320
    Oklahoma $45,290
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,290

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,710
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,470
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$52,820
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Tulsa, OK is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Tulsa, OK is 29.6% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,950.