Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Carpenter - Columbus, OH - Messer Construction - Columbus,OH

    Description Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers,...

  • Rigger - Per Diem Offered - Trillium Staffing - Pataskala,OH

    Trillium Staffing - - Responsibilities: Hook, move and set equipment and machinery on site for a data center; Signal and work in conjunction with cranes, forklifts and telehandlers; Utilize chain falls, come-a-longs, slings, shackles and other...

  • Project Manager- Industrial Construction - PSC Crane & Rigging - Columbus,OH

    Project Manager – Crane & Rigging/Industrial Construction PSC Crane & Rigging Location: Based out of Columbus, Ohio – Travel Required About PSC Crane...

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What Riggers Do

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.


Rigger Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 21,300
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $48,130

Job Outlook for Riggers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,600
  • Growth rate: 12 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Rigger

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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