Riggers Salary in Florida
Riggers in Florida make a median of $49,770 a year, or about $23.93 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $50K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
Riggers salary by metro in Florida
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $60K | +21% | 50 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $59K | +19% | 150 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $51K | +3% | 260 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $51K | +2% | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $49K | -2% | 80 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $48K | -4% | N/A |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $47K | -5% | 60 |
| Port St. Lucie | $46K | -7% | 80 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $46K | -7% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do riggers make in Florida?
The median is $49,770 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,120, and experienced riggers can clear $75,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,502/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 47.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a riggers salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median riggers salary is worth about $50,487 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do riggers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.