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Will AI replace riggers?AI replacement risk 29% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$62,640
25th–75th pct. $48,210–$80,180
Top pay (est.)
$127,200
Top 10% $97,850
Pay in 5 years
$73,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$85,400est.
$73,500–$99,200
Outlook score
53/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
29%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.9%
1,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Riggers? AI replacement risk

29%
Low
Ranked #240 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Riggers

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.2
Monitoring
3.1
Coordination
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.4
Mechanical
4.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.9
Design
3.8
Education and Training
3.7
Engineering and Technology
3.7
Administration and Management
3.6
Mathematics
3.6

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsControlling Machines and ProcessesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Depth PerceptionVisualizationOral ExpressionControl PrecisionFar VisionMultilimb Coordination

Education of workers

High school diploma
63%
Less than high school
21%
Post-secondary certificate
16%

Training before entry

3–6 months
21%
6–12 months
19%
Up to 1 month
15%
None / short demo
13%
4–10 years
10%
2–4 years
8%
1–3 months
8%
1–2 years
6%

Related work experience

None
34%
3–6 months
26%
4–6 years
13%
2–4 years
12%
1–2 years
8%
Up to 1 month
2%
6–12 months
2%
6–8 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.