Riggers Salary in Kentucky
Riggers in Kentucky earn a median of $50,270 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($62,640)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,000; the top 10% earn over $83,200. Nationally the range is $40,680 to $97,850.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
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- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$41,580 median in Kentucky
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55,250 median in Kentucky
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$47,780 median in Kentucky
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61,450 median in Kentucky
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$41,590 median in Kentucky
Riggers pay in Kentucky
How much do riggers make in Kentucky?
The median is $50,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,000 and the top 10% earn over $83,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for riggers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 43 (−20% vs. the national median of $62,640). Living costs are not included.