The salary statistics and trend of riggers in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare riggers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for riggers in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. 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 $96,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent riggers is $32,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of riggers in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,350 | -3.52% | 3.06% |
| 2016 | $52,120 | 5.39% | - |
| 2015 | $49,310 | -7.63% | - |
| 2014 | $53,070 | -5.52% | - |
| 2013 | $56,000 | 12.84% | - |
| 2012 | $48,810 | - | - |
The average salaries of riggers in seven industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | |
| Performing Arts Companies | |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |
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