Riggers pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,410 or more. The middle half of riggers in Jacksonville earn between $46,840 and $58,270.
- $46K10th
- $47K25th
- $52KMedian
- $58K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,000 | $4,500 | $25.96 |
| Median | $51,730 | $4,311 | $24.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,840 | $3,903 | $22.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,270 | $4,856 | $28.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Jacksonville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Riggers in Jacksonville earn 4% less than the Florida average ($56,080) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $54,000 | $51,730 | $45,640 | $67,410 | 80 |
| Florida | $56,080 | $52,390 | $40,140 | $78,690 | 910 |
| 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 Jacksonville
On the average salary of $54,000, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $45,569 a year, or $3,797 a month and $1,753 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jacksonville a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.5), so the average $54,000 buys what about $54,280 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($48,830). A typical home costs $352,994, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other Florida cities
Jacksonville ranks 6th of 8 Florida metro areas for this job; Palm Bay pays the most ($60,820).
- Palm Bay$60,820
- Orlando$60,140
- Miami$59,400
- Sarasota$55,060
- Tampa$54,370
- Jacksonville$54,000
- Port St. Lucie$51,430
- Fort Myers$50,690
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 Jacksonville: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Jacksonville?
$25.96 an hour on average, and $24.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $45,569 a year ($3,797 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,000. Florida has no state income tax.
Do riggers earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less 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 Jacksonville, FL (27260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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