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SOC 49-9096·Installation, Maintenance & RepairOpportunity job
Riggers
Median wage
$106,016
10-yr outlook
+1.7%by 2032
Openings / year
61
Workers in NY
880
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)
A realistic next step
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