Riggers pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,920 or more. The middle half of riggers in Raleigh earn between $52,040 and $69,790.
- $45K10th
- $52K25th
- $57KMedian
- $70K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,530 | $4,961 | $28.62 |
| Median | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,040 | $4,337 | $25.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,790 | $5,816 | $33.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Riggers in Raleigh earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($57,930) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $59,530 | $57,000 | $45,320 | $71,920 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $57,930 | $56,640 | $45,760 | $72,340 | 440 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $59,530, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $48,146 a year, or $4,012 a month and $1,852 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $59,530 buys what about $60,648 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Raleigh$59,530
- Charlotte$58,740
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Raleigh?
$28.62 an hour on average, and $27.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $48,146 a year ($4,012 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,530.
Do riggers earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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