Riggers pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,680 or more. The middle half of riggers in Grand Rapids earn between $47,290 and $61,500.
- $40K10th
- $47K25th
- $61KMedian
- $62K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,410 | $4,701 | $27.12 |
| Median | $61,020 | $5,085 | $29.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,290 | $3,941 | $22.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,500 | $5,125 | $29.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Riggers in Grand Rapids earn 3% more than the Michigan average ($54,550) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $56,410 | $61,020 | $40,140 | $72,680 | 40 |
| Michigan | $54,550 | $58,490 | $36,600 | $70,620 | 380 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $56,410, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $44,595 a year, or $3,716 a month and $1,715 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). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $56,410 buys what about $59,040 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 1st of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Grand Rapids$56,410
- Detroit$53,940
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$27.12 an hour on average, and $29.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $44,595 a year ($3,716 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,410. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do riggers earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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