Rigger salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A rigger earns a median of $62,640 a year ($30.12 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $66,810. About 22,530 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $62,640
- Gross pay
- $2,409.23
- Federal income tax
- −$205.26
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$149.37
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$34.93
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,019.66
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $62,640
- Federal
- $5,337
- FICA
- $4,792
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $52,511
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Riggers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-9096). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.12; the average is $32.12.
What is the salary range for a rigger?
The bottom 10% earn under $40,680 and the top 10% earn over $97,850 a year.
How much is $62,640 after taxes?
About $52,511 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $49,899 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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