Riggers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,060
↑ 44.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Riggers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Riggers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.3% since 2011 ($43,020 → $62,060)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $62,060
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,060 | +10.4% |
| 2023 | $56,220 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $54,680 | +13.6% |
| 2021 | $48,130 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | $50,850 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | $50,860 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | $50,370 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | $48,580 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | $45,690 | +5.7% |
| 2015 | $43,220 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | $41,570 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | $42,270 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | $42,660 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | $43,020 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.