Riggers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,380 or more. The middle half of riggers in Jackson earn between $69,830 and $89,380.
- $42K10th
- $70K25th
- $74KMedian
- $89K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,520 | $6,043 | $34.87 |
| Median | $74,380 | $6,198 | $35.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,830 | $5,819 | $33.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,380 | $7,448 | $42.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Riggers in Jackson earn 16% more than the Mississippi average ($62,260) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $72,520 | $74,380 | $41,600 | $89,380 | 30 |
| Mississippi | $62,260 | $63,390 | $47,390 | $72,800 | 320 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $72,520, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $57,679 a year, or $4,807 a month and $2,218 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $72,520 buys what about $81,439 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baton Rouge, LA$57,100
- Mobile, AL$60,370
- Lafayette, LA$45,910
- Birmingham, AL$52,200
- Houma, LA$41,040
- New Orleans, LA$50,400
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 Jackson: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Jackson?
$34.86 an hour on average, and $35.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $57,679 a year ($4,807 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,520.
Do riggers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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