Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Rigger Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $57,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. Riggers set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry. General Information Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Rigger Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Rigger. +20.9% Employment Change Employment for Rigger is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.9% between 2025 and 2030. $27.84 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $27.84/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.63, while experienced workers are paid $36.72. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 44 Rigger in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 53. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Rigger are Building Equipment Contractors, Support Activities for Mining, and Utility System Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Rigger include Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, and Production and Processing. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Rigger is HS diploma or less. 19% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
