Riggers pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,330 or more. The middle half of riggers in New York earn between $77,280 and $115,690.
- $49K10th
- $77K25th
- $103KMedian
- $116K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,710 | $8,476 | $48.90 |
| Median | $103,030 | $8,586 | $49.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,280 | $6,440 | $37.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,690 | $9,641 | $55.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Riggers in New York earn about the same as the New York State average ($103,440) and 52% more than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is +64% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $101,710 | $103,030 | $48,640 | $129,330 | 620 |
| New York State | $103,440 | $105,600 | $47,610 | $129,780 | 650 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $101,710, a single filer in New York takes home about $75,329 a year, or $6,277 a month and $2,897 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $76,094 | $6,341 |
| Working in NY | $75,329 | $6,277 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $101,710 buys what about $90,358 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hartford, CT$69,910
- Philadelphia, PA$69,200
- Providence, RI$66,870
- Baltimore, MD$83,030
- Boston, MA$60,950
- Washington, DC$66,270
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 New York: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in New York?
$48.90 an hour on average, and $49.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in New York?
About $75,329 a year ($6,277 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,710. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do riggers earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 52% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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