Riggers pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,760 or more. The middle half of riggers in Miami earn between $47,810 and $63,940.
- $40K10th
- $48K25th
- $56KMedian
- $64K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,400 | $4,950 | $28.56 |
| Median | $55,550 | $4,629 | $26.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,810 | $3,984 | $22.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,940 | $5,328 | $30.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Riggers in Miami earn 6% more than the Florida average ($56,080) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $59,400 | $55,550 | $40,130 | $78,760 | 160 |
| Florida | $56,080 | $52,390 | $40,140 | $78,690 | 910 |
| 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 Miami
On the average salary of $59,400, a single filer in Miami takes home about $49,908 a year, or $4,159 a month and $1,920 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $59,400 buys what about $52,035 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 3rd of 8 Florida metro areas for this job; Palm Bay pays the most ($60,820).
- Palm Bay$60,820
- Orlando$60,140
- Miami$59,400
- Sarasota$55,060
- Tampa$54,370
- Jacksonville$54,000
- Port St. Lucie$51,430
- Fort Myers$50,690
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 Miami: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Miami?
$28.56 an hour on average, and $26.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Miami?
About $49,908 a year ($4,159 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,400. Florida has no state income tax.
Do riggers earn more in Miami 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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