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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Riggers Salary in California

In California, riggers earn a median of $83,320 per year.

Median (California)
$83,320
Bottom 10%
$49,130
Top 10%
$127,100
Employed in California
3,470

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, riggers earn a median of $83,320 — 34% above the national median of $62,060. Locally the range runs $49,130 to $127,100. About 3,470 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 45 states for riggers pay — roughly the 91th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $103,230) by 24%. State employment of about 3,470 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$62,060
US bottom 10%
$38,930
US top 10%
$100,480

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Mathematics

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