Riggers pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,020 or more. The middle half of riggers in Charleston earn between $48,510 and $59,530.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $51KMedian
- $60K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,910 | $4,576 | $26.40 |
| Median | $51,020 | $4,252 | $24.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,510 | $4,042 | $23.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,530 | $4,961 | $28.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Riggers in Charleston earn 4% less than the South Carolina average ($57,010) and 18% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $54,910 | $51,020 | $47,060 | $72,020 | 210 |
| South Carolina | $57,010 | $51,020 | $40,750 | $87,160 | 470 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $54,910, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $44,975 a year, or $3,748 a month and $1,730 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $54,910 buys what about $54,387 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 2nd of 2 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Greenville pays the most ($62,970).
- Greenville$62,970
- Charleston$54,910
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 Charleston: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Charleston?
$26.40 an hour on average, and $24.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Charleston?
About $44,975 a year ($3,748 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,910.
Do riggers earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 3.73, this job is 3.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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