Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Project Sales Representative - ProLift Rigging Co - Longmont, CO

    ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture. OUR PURPOSE To acknowledge and glorify God by ...

  • Boat Detailer (Part Time) - Bass Pro, LLC - Manteca, CA

    Assists Rigger and Service Specialist with PDI and VIN verification processes. * Informs Service Manager or Service Lead of any unit concerns or required repairs. * Performs grounds and facility ...

  • Fleet Deckhand - Camanche, IA - ADM - Clinton, IA

    General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaningTow work, including building rigging , and building tow for LineboatsFleet work, including preparing ...

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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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