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How to become riggerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become riggers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as riggers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.