Riggers Salary in Tennessee
Riggers in Tennessee earn a median of $47,180 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($62,640)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,590; the top 10% earn over $57,110. Nationally the range is $40,680 to $97,850.
States ranked near Tennessee
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- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$46,810 median in Tennessee
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,460 median in Tennessee
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$49,500 median in Tennessee
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$57,010 median in Tennessee
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45,860 median in Tennessee
Riggers pay in Tennessee
How much do riggers make in Tennessee?
The median is $47,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,590 and the top 10% earn over $57,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for riggers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 43 (−25% vs. the national median of $62,640). Living costs are not included.