Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Stage Technician - Specialist (Pool) - The California State University - Columbus,OH

    Apply now Job no: 538441 Work type: Staff Location: Northridge Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Theatre Arts, On-site (work in-person at business location)...

  • Stage Technician – Specialist (Pool) - Soraya - Columbus,OH

    Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services Job Search Category/Discipline: Theatre Arts Time Basis: Part Time Workplace Type: On-site (work in-person at business location) Apply now Job...

  • Field Technician - OH - WaterFleet LLC - New Albany,OH

    Job Details Job Location OHIO - NEW ALBANY, OH Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage...

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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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