The salary statistics and trend of riggers in the industry of highway, street, and bridge 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 | $39,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $55,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for riggers in the industry of highway, street, and bridge 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 $62,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent riggers is $39,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of riggers in the industry of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $48,550 | 6.12% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $45,580 | 11.61% | - |
| 2014 | $40,290 | 7.17% | - |
| 2013 | $37,400 | -29.81% | - |
| 2012 | $48,550 | - | - |
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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