The salary statistics and trend of riggers in the industry of power and communication line and related structures 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 | $39,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $67,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for riggers in the industry of power and communication line and related structures 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 $67,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent riggers is $39,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of riggers in the industry of Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $53,640 | 5.65% | 20.54% |
| 2016 | $50,610 | 3.18% | - |
| 2015 | $49,000 | 20.00% | - |
| 2014 | $39,200 | -13.34% | - |
| 2013 | $44,430 | 4.07% | - |
| 2012 | $42,620 | - | - |
The average salaries of riggers in five 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | |
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | |
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | |
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