The salary statistics and trend of riggers in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare riggers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $64,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for riggers in the industry of nonresidential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) riggers is $79,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent riggers is $33,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of riggers in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,950 | 14.49% | 20.73% |
| 2016 | $46,990 | -4.45% | - |
| 2015 | $49,080 | 7.89% | - |
| 2014 | $45,210 | 0.66% | - |
| 2013 | $44,910 | 3.01% | - |
| 2012 | $43,560 | - | - |
The average salaries of riggers in 17 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of riggers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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