Riggers in Kentucky make a median of $59,740 a year, or about $28.72 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Riggers salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $36,830, 25th percentile $43,970, median $59,740, 75th percentile $81,000, 90th percentile $83,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $59,740 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,830, and experienced riggers can clear $83,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,971/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 28% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a riggers salary go in Kentucky?▼
Kentucky 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 $66,209 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.
