Riggers pay range in Greenville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,070 or more. The middle half of riggers in Greenville earn between $45,220 and $91,070.
- $41K10th
- $45K25th
- $57KMedian
- $91K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,970 | $5,248 | $30.27 |
| Median | $56,520 | $4,710 | $27.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,220 | $3,768 | $21.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,070 | $7,589 | $43.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Greenville vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Riggers in Greenville earn 10% more than the South Carolina average ($57,010) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $62,970 | $56,520 | $41,040 | $91,070 | 40 |
| 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 Greenville
On the average salary of $62,970, a single filer in Greenville takes home about $50,917 a year, or $4,243 a month and $1,958 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Greenville a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greenville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $62,970 buys what about $67,521 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Greenville ($46,580). A typical home costs $315,285, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other South Carolina cities
Greenville ranks 1st of 2 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Greenville: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Greenville?
$30.27 an hour on average, and $27.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Greenville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Greenville?
About $50,917 a year ($4,243 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,970.
Do riggers earn more in Greenville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (24860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.1%.
- 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 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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