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Riggers Salary in Washington
Riggers in Washington earn a median $77,100 a year, 23% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $77,100 a year
- U.S. median
- $62,640 a year
- Employment
- 910
- Location quotient
- 1.77
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $77,100 · $37.07 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $82,620 · $39.72 an hour (estimate error ±4.0%)
- 10th percentile
- $58,120 · $27.94 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $64,000 · $30.77 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $95,560 · $45.94 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $105,100 · $50.53 an hour
- Employment
- 910 (estimate error ±9.6%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.26
- Location quotient
- 1.77 (1.00 = national share)
Riggers pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $85,300 | 570 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,810 | 160 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,840 | 160 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $72,240 | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do riggers make in Washington?
- The median wage for riggers in Washington is $77,100 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 910 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do riggers earn the most?
- Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $85,300 a year.