The salary statistics and trend of riggers in the industry of electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors 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 | $36,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,700 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for riggers in the industry of electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors. 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 $81,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent riggers is $36,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of riggers in the industry of Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors from 2012 to 2016. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $72,570 | 2.88% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $70,480 | -2.97% | - |
| 2012 | $72,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of riggers in five industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. 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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