Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Data Entry Assistant - Insight Global - Columbus,OH

    Project Management Assistant (Data Entry) Location: Columbus, OH 43215 Duration: 12-month contract + extension Pay Rate:...

  • Stocker - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Stocker! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We're dedicated to...

  • Forklift Mechanic - Forward Air, Inc. - Groveport,OH

    Position: Heavy Equipment Technician (Forklift Mechanic) Pay Rate: up up to $35.00 per hour Schedule: M-F 8am - 4:30pm Job...

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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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