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Riggers average salary by city in California
- Los Angeles$94,170
- San Francisco$88,020
- Oxnard$86,110
- Sacramento$75,960
- San Diego$75,520
- Riverside$73,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $94,170 | $96,880 | $80,400 | $70,413 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $88,020 | $82,370 | $71,050 | $66,658 | 116 |
| Oxnard | $86,110 | $75,860 | $63,390 | $65,492 | 111 |
| Sacramento | $75,960 | $77,940 | $59,720 | $59,263 | 107 |
| San Diego | $75,520 | $72,030 | $61,880 | $58,989 | 112 |
| Riverside | $73,150 | $75,130 | $57,270 | $57,511 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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