Riggers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,200 or more. The middle half of riggers in Indianapolis earn between $48,830 and $78,830.
- $46K10th
- $49K25th
- $54KMedian
- $79K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,450 | $5,371 | $30.99 |
| Median | $53,610 | $4,468 | $25.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,830 | $4,069 | $23.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,830 | $6,569 | $37.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Riggers in Indianapolis earn 24% more than the Indiana average ($52,030) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $64,450 | $53,610 | $46,350 | $91,200 | 40 |
| Indiana | $52,030 | $46,090 | $40,670 | $78,830 | 330 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $64,450, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $50,780 a year, or $4,232 a month and $1,953 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 Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $64,450 buys what about $67,349 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$77,330
- Grand Rapids, MI$56,410
- Milwaukee, WI$68,270
- St. Louis, MO$68,750
- Detroit, MI$53,940
- Nashville, TN$58,600
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$30.99 an hour on average, and $25.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $50,780 a year ($4,232 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,450. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do riggers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- 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 Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.27, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.27).
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