The median annual wage for Riggers in California is $83,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,490.
Pay spans roughly $49,130 at the 10th percentile to $127,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.06 per hour. An estimated 3,470 people work as riggers in California.
| Median (annual) | $83,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.06 |
| 10th percentile | $49,130 |
| 90th percentile | $127,100 |
| Employment | 3,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.