Riggers
How pay grows with experience
Riggers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $72,646 |
| Median (typical) | $106,016 |
| Experienced | $126,527 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Riggers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $106,282 |
| Hudson Valley | $100,039 |
| Long Island | $100,039 |
| Finger Lakes | $93,942 |
| Southern Tier | $40,352 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Installation, Maintenance & Repair) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Installation, Maintenance & Repair) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$103,960 median (−$2,056) · +1.5% by 2032
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103,152 median (−$2,864) · +5.7% by 2032
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$95,712 median (−$10,305) · +0.5% by 2032
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers$94,768 median (−$11,248) · +14.4% by 2032
- Rail Car Repairers$87,459 median (−$18,557)
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87,294 median (−$18,723) · +8.6% by 2032
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