Riggers Salary in North Carolina
Riggers in North Carolina earn a median of $56,640 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($62,640)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $72,340. Nationally the range is $40,680 to $97,850.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,990 median in North Carolina
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$58,620 median in North Carolina
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- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$38,190 median in North Carolina
Riggers pay in North Carolina
How much do riggers make in North Carolina?
The median is $56,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $72,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for riggers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 43 (−10% vs. the national median of $62,640). Living costs are not included.