Riggers Salary in Pennsylvania

Riggers in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $69,200 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($56,940), across the 2 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the riggers average at $62,960 and the median at $60,140 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,810.

Riggers average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$69,200
Pittsburgh$56,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$69,200	$72,660	$60,920	$55,388	103
Pittsburgh	$56,940	$55,180	$45,600	$46,183	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Riggers salary in other states

Riggers salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

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.
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.

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