Riggers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,680 or more. The middle half of riggers in Washington earn between $52,650 and $72,720.
- $45K10th
- $53K25th
- $69KMedian
- $73K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,270 | $5,522 | $31.86 |
| Median | $69,030 | $5,752 | $33.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,650 | $4,388 | $25.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,720 | $6,060 | $34.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Riggers in Washington earn about the same as the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $66,270 | $69,030 | $45,180 | $89,680 | 280 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $66,270, a single filer in Washington takes home about $52,567 a year, or $4,381 a month and $2,022 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $53,282 | $4,440 |
| Working in DC | $52,567 | $4,381 |
| Working in MD | $52,492 | $4,374 |
| Working in VA | $52,432 | $4,369 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $66,270 buys what about $60,863 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$83,030
- Richmond, VA$61,060
- Lynchburg, VA$55,380
- Philadelphia, PA$69,200
- Virginia Beach, VA$62,110
- Pittsburgh, PA$56,940
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 Washington: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Washington?
$31.86 an hour on average, and $33.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Washington?
About $52,567 a year ($4,381 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,270.
Do riggers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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