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Riggers Salary in the Industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

The salary statistics and trend of riggers in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$39,790
25th Percentile Wage
$46,500
50th Percentile Wage
$61,340
75th Percentile Wage
$78,880
90th Percentile Wage
$99,430

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for riggers in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers. 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 $99,430. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent riggers is $39,790.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of riggers in the industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$61,340
6.15% 29.10%
2016
$57,570
-22.60% -
2015
$70,580
2.45% -
2014
$68,850
-16.49% -
2013
$80,200
45.77% -
2012
$43,490
- -

Table 3. Compare Riggers Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

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
$61,340
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$57,160
Performing Arts Companies
$54,900
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$50,350
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$46,660
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$46,660
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$36,830

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