Riggers Salary by State
The national median pay for riggers is $62,640 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,440 in New Mexico to $105,600 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,680
- 25th percentile
- $48,210
- Median
- $62,640
- 75th percentile
- $80,180
- Top 10%
- $97,850
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 22,530 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $105,600 | +69% | $47,610 | $129,780 | 650 |
| 2 | Oregon | $94,470 | +51% | $46,320 | $128,690 | 290 |
| 3 | Utah | $93,640 | +49% | $72,810 | $97,850 | 490 |
| 4 | Maryland | $91,420 | +46% | $47,160 | $97,410 | 230 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $87,120 | +39% | $48,500 | $106,000 | 190 |
| 6 | California | $85,730 | +37% | $53,190 | $127,810 | 2,260 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $84,410 | +35% | $59,820 | $96,350 | 170 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $82,130 | +31% | $48,360 | $115,690 | 200 |
| 9 | Illinois | $81,860 | +31% | $60,910 | $85,910 | 120 |
| 10 | Nevada | $81,720 | +30% | $46,400 | $100,100 | 860 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $77,890 | +24% | $65,210 | $169,480 | 140 |
| 12 | Washington | $77,100 | +23% | $58,120 | $105,100 | 910 |
| 13 | Colorado | $73,720 | +18% | $53,290 | $98,510 | 310 |
| 14 | Idaho | $72,850 | +16% | $49,210 | $105,560 | 60 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $67,560 | +8% | $50,870 | $81,780 | 350 |
| 16 | Georgia | $67,200 | +7% | $46,300 | $96,150 | 700 |
| 17 | Maine | $64,910 | +4% | $54,180 | $81,990 | 330 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $64,260 | +3% | $50,160 | $81,540 | 160 |
| 19 | Virginia | $63,620 | +2% | $49,160 | $76,540 | 1,920 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $63,390 | +1% | $47,390 | $72,800 | 320 |
| 21 | Iowa | $62,400 | 0% | $43,030 | $71,810 | 200 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $61,080 | −2% | $40,110 | $90,470 | 100 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $60,140 | −4% | $44,980 | $79,560 | 360 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $59,680 | −5% | $35,800 | $121,240 | 120 |
| 25 | Michigan | $58,490 | −7% | $36,600 | $70,620 | 380 |
| 26 | Ohio | $58,380 | −7% | $38,210 | $83,840 | 290 |
| 27 | Alaska | $58,010 | −7% | $57,990 | $82,360 | 40 |
| 28 | Alabama | $57,980 | −7% | $42,000 | $73,370 | 460 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $56,640 | −10% | $45,760 | $72,340 | 440 |
| 30 | Missouri | $54,190 | −13% | $37,560 | $83,610 | 190 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $53,500 | −15% | $35,360 | $99,490 | 240 |
| 32 | Florida | $52,390 | −16% | $40,140 | $78,690 | 910 |
| 33 | Arizona | $52,370 | −16% | $47,640 | $76,980 | 250 |
| 34 | Texas | $51,980 | −17% | $41,960 | $81,110 | 3,770 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $51,020 | −19% | $40,750 | $87,160 | 470 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $50,270 | −20% | $38,000 | $83,200 | Not published |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $49,640 | −21% | $41,510 | $78,780 | 170 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $48,490 | −23% | $37,050 | $74,090 | 300 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $47,180 | −25% | $36,590 | $57,110 | 310 |
| 40 | Indiana | $46,090 | −26% | $40,670 | $78,830 | 330 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $43,660 | −30% | $29,220 | $75,180 | 1,840 |
| 42 | Kansas | $41,060 | −34% | $30,120 | $50,140 | 40 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $37,440 | −40% | $37,010 | $69,820 | 230 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Riggers salary questions
Which state pays riggers the most?
New York, with a median of $105,600 a year (+69% vs. the national median of $62,640). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays riggers the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $37,440 a year (−40% vs. national).
Where do most riggers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,770, with a median of $51,980.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.