The median annual wage for Riggers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $44,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,680.
Pay spans roughly $30,160 at the 10th percentile to $72,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.54 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as riggers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $44,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.54 |
| 10th percentile | $30,160 |
| 90th percentile | $72,810 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.