Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Border Patrol Agent – Entry Level (Up to $60K Incentives) - United States Customs and Border Protection - Columbus,OH

    Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty...

  • Dock Worker - Estes Express Lines - Columbus,OH

    **Job Summary:**+ Properly load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand+ Strap, brace and pad freight to prevent damage or shifting+ Responsible for accurately recording the condition of freight as it arrives at the...

  • Drilling Crew - Resource International - Columbus,OH

    Construction Laborer / Geotechnical Driller's Assistant Based out of Columbus, Ohio Extensive (typically MondayFriday) Full-Time Competitive hourly pay with overtime after 40 hours/week Resource International,...

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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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