Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Rigger - Bishop Lifting Products Inc - Baton Rouge, LA

    The Rigger will fabricate and repair material while upholding the safety values and standards that Bishop Lifting is known for. The Rigger will assist in the creation of quality slings and other ...

  • NCCCO or NCCER Certified Rigger - Precision Site Services - Beaumont, TX

    We are looking for an NCCCO or NCCER-certified rigger to help with on-site construction efforts for the building of the Golden Triangle Polymers job in Orange, TX. We are a concrete and site work ...

  • Rigger - Alumaweld Boats - Medford, OR

    Currently we are looking to add a rigger to team. This is a full-time position and training is provided. The benefit package includes paid vacation, holidays, health insurance, vision insurance and a ...

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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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