Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Parachute Rigger 92R - U.S. Army - Flowood, MS

    As a Parachute Rigger , youll ensure the safety of every paratrooper you work with. Youll inspect, test, and pack parachutes, their extraction and release systems, and all the associated components of ...

  • Parachute Rigger 92R - U.S. Army - Parker, CO

    As a Parachute Rigger , youll ensure the safety of every paratrooper you work with. Youll inspect, test, and pack parachutes, their extraction and release systems, and all the associated components of ...

  • Scaffold E&D Carpenter - Sunbelt Rentals - Cordova, TN

    ... Rigger Base Pay Range: $18.02 - 22.52 Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit ...

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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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