Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Estimator- General Rigging - PSC Crane & Rigging - Columbus,OH

    General Rigging Estimator PSC Crane & Rigging Location: Columbus Ohio About PSC Crane & Rigging PSC Crane & Rigging is a 4 th generation, family-owned...

  • Warehouse Associate - MEI Rigging & Crating - New Albany,OH

    Position Summary: The Warehouse Associate will assist in preparing orders for warehouse storage and organizing the warehouse per company or customer specifications for received orders. Will move, stock, scan, secure, and...

  • Carpenter - Columbus, OH - Messer Construction - Columbus,OH

    Description Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. We are currently accepting applications for seasoned carpenters...

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What Riggers Do

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.


Rigger Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 21,300
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $48,130

Job Outlook for Riggers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,600
  • Growth rate: 12 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Rigger

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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