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Riggers Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of riggers in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare riggers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$43,120
25th Percentile Wage
$54,880
50th Percentile Wage
$63,850
75th Percentile Wage
$77,210
90th Percentile Wage
$87,890

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for riggers in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. 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 $87,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent riggers is $43,120.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of riggers in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$63,850
-3.18% -3.18%
2016
$65,880
2.69% -
2015
$64,110
-11.85% -
2014
$71,710
1.90% -
2013
$70,350
6.35% -
2012
$65,880
- -

Table 3. Compare Riggers Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of riggers in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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
Scientific Research and Development Services
$63,850
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$63,850
Engineering Services
$55,880
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$54,490
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$53,950
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$47,150

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