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Riggers Salary in Iowa
Riggers in Iowa earn a median $62,400 a year, about the same as the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $62,400 a year
- U.S. median
- $62,640 a year
- Employment
- 200
- Location quotient
- 0.91
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $62,400 · $30.00 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $59,260 · $28.49 an hour (estimate error ±3.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $43,030 · $20.69 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $47,080 · $22.64 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $63,540 · $30.55 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $71,810 · $34.52 an hour
- Employment
- 200 (estimate error ±13.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.13
- Location quotient
- 0.91 (1.00 = national share)
Riggers pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $62,740 | Not reported |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do riggers make in Iowa?
- The median wage for riggers in Iowa is $62,400 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 200 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do riggers earn the most?
- Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $62,740 a year.