Riggers pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,320 or more. The middle half of riggers in Milwaukee earn between $49,620 and $76,970.
- $50K10th
- $50K25th
- $66KMedian
- $77K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,270 | $5,689 | $32.82 |
| Median | $65,820 | $5,485 | $31.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,620 | $4,135 | $23.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,970 | $6,414 | $37.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Riggers in Milwaukee earn 16% more than the Wisconsin average ($58,940) and about the same as the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $68,270 | $65,820 | $49,550 | $117,320 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $58,940 | $49,640 | $41,510 | $78,780 | 170 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $68,270, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $54,314 a year, or $4,526 a month and $2,089 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 Milwaukee a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $68,270 buys what about $70,427 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$77,330
- Grand Rapids, MI$56,410
- Indianapolis, IN$64,450
- Detroit, MI$53,940
- Minneapolis, MN$83,870
- St. Louis, MO$68,750
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Milwaukee?
$32.82 an hour on average, and $31.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $54,314 a year ($4,526 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,270.
Do riggers earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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