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Riggers Salary in Tennessee
Riggers in Tennessee earn a median $47,180 a year, 25% below the U.S. median.
- Median in TN
- $47,180 a year
- U.S. median
- $62,640 a year
- Employment
- 310
- Location quotient
- 0.65
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Tennessee
- Median (50%)
- $47,180 · $22.68 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $48,810 · $23.47 an hour (estimate error ±4.7%)
- 10th percentile
- $36,590 · $17.59 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $38,740 · $18.62 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $49,330 · $23.72 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $57,110 · $27.46 an hour
- Employment
- 310 (estimate error ±20.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.09
- Location quotient
- 0.65 (1.00 = national share)
Riggers pay by metro area in Tennessee
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $47,180 | 60 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,490 | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do riggers make in Tennessee?
- The median wage for riggers in Tennessee is $47,180 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 310 jobs in the state.
- Where in Tennessee do riggers earn the most?
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $47,180 a year.