Riggers pay range in Riverside
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,380 or more. The middle half of riggers in Riverside earn between $57,270 and $77,540.
- $46K10th
- $57K25th
- $75KMedian
- $78K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,150 | $6,096 | $35.17 |
| Median | $75,130 | $6,261 | $36.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,270 | $4,772 | $27.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,540 | $6,462 | $37.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Riverside vs. California and the U.S.
Riggers in Riverside earn 16% less than the California average ($87,230) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $73,150 | $75,130 | $46,260 | $103,380 | 130 |
| California | $87,230 | $85,730 | $53,190 | $127,810 | 2,260 |
| United States | $66,810 | $62,640 | $40,680 | $97,850 | 22,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Riggers salary after taxes in Riverside
On the average salary of $73,150, a single filer in Riverside takes home about $57,511 a year, or $4,793 a month and $2,212 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Riverside a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Riverside area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.4), so the average $73,150 buys what about $68,723 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Riverside ($48,400). A typical home costs $585,378, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other California cities
Riverside ranks 6th of 6 California metro areas for this job; Los Angeles pays the most ($94,170).
- Los Angeles$94,170
- San Francisco$88,020
- Oxnard$86,110
- Sacramento$75,960
- San Diego$75,520
- Riverside$73,150
Highest-paying cities for riggers
Fargo, ND pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,720).
- Fargo, ND$145,720
- New York, NY$101,710
- Seattle, WA$98,560
- Los Angeles, CA$94,170
- Salt Lake City, UT$89,980
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Riggers salary in Riverside: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Riverside?
$35.17 an hour on average, and $36.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Riverside?
About $57,511 a year ($4,793 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,150. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do riggers earn more in Riverside than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($66,810).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9096; area Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (40140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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