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  1. Occupations
  2. Riggers

Riggers

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

SOC: 49-9096.00

Common Job Titles

  • Machinery Erector
  • Machinery Mover
  • Motor Rigger
  • Rigger

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Riggers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

24,190

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $38,930. 25th percentile: U.S. $47,940. 50th percentile: U.S. $62,060. 75th percentile: U.S. $79,340. 90th percentile: U.S. $100,480. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$38,930
10% of workers earn the following or more$100,480
Workers on average earn$66,600

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Mechanical3.7/5
  • Public Safety and Security3.6/5
  • Production and Processing3.6/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
  • Administration and Management3.4/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • Autodesk Maya

Tools & Equipment

  • Adjustable hand wrenches
  • Allen wrench sets
  • Beam type torque wrenches
  • Chain hoists
  • Channellock pliers
  • Dial caliper gauges
  • Electric winches
  • Electronic levels
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Hoist and Winch Operators 53-7041.00
  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 53-7051.00
  • Millwrights 49-9044.00
  • Crane and Tower Operators 53-7021.00
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 49-3042.00

Moderately Similar

  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 51-2011.00
  • Maintenance Workers, Machinery 49-9043.00
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 47-2073.00
  • Structural Iron and Steel Workers 47-2221.00
  • Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 51-2041.00

Related

  • Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 47-5071.00
  • Pile Driver Operators 47-2072.00
  • Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining 47-5022.00
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics 49-9041.00
  • Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 51-7042.00
  • Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051.00
  • Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-4122.00
  • Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 49-9098.00
  • Lighting Technicians 27-4015.00
  • Dredge Operators 53-7031.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateEdApp HarnessingIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateEdApp Basic RiggingIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateATN Crane Rigging CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateShipfitterIssuer: Coastal Alabama Community College
  • CertificatePipefittingIssuer: Coastal Alabama Community College
  • CertificateElectricalIssuer: Coastal Alabama Community College
  • CertificateShipfitterIssuer: Bishop State Community College
  • CertificatePipefittingIssuer: Bishop State Community College
  • CertificateElectricalIssuer: Bishop State Community College
  • CertificationAuthorized Rope Descent Systems (RDS) OperatorIssuer: International Window Cleaning Association