Construction & Architecture

Riggers

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

Salary Breakdown

Riggers

Average

$49,960

ANNUAL

$24.02

HOURLY

Entry Level

$37,360

ANNUAL

$17.96

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,040

ANNUAL

$23.09

HOURLY

Expert Level

$61,460

ANNUAL

$29.55

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Riggers

250

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Riggers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Riggers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Monitoring

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Depth Perception

ABILITY

Multilimb Coordination

ABILITY

Near Vision


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