Riggers pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,340 or more. The middle half of riggers in Charlotte earn between $52,190 and $61,260.
- $46K10th
- $52K25th
- $59KMedian
- $61K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,740 | $4,895 | $28.24 |
| Median | $58,760 | $4,897 | $28.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,190 | $4,349 | $25.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,260 | $5,105 | $29.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Riggers in Charlotte earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($57,930) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $58,740 | $58,760 | $46,310 | $72,340 | 180 |
| North Carolina | $57,930 | $56,640 | $45,760 | $72,340 | 440 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $58,740, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $47,543 a year, or $3,962 a month and $1,829 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $47,798 | $3,983 |
| Working in NC | $47,543 | $3,962 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $58,740 buys what about $60,340 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($59,530).
- Raleigh$59,530
- Charlotte$58,740
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Charlotte?
$28.24 an hour on average, and $28.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $47,543 a year ($3,962 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,740.
Do riggers earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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