Riggers Salary
Riggers in Mobile, AL make a median of $60,670 a year, or about $29.17 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.1), which stretches that salary to about $68,865 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,083/month, or 27.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $61K get you in Mobile?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Mobile’s Regional Price Parity (88.1). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Mobile
Riggers pay in Mobile tracks closely to the national median, $61K locally vs. $63K nationwide, a 3% difference. Rent runs $1,083/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 27.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.1 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for riggers in metros near Mobile, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $47K | $51K |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $76K | $76K |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $56K | $49K |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $59K | $58K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mobile, AL
Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Riggers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Riggers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $106K | +69% | 650 |
| Oregon | $94K | +51% | 290 |
| Utah | $94K | +49% | 490 |
| Maryland | $91K | +46% | 230 |
| Minnesota | $87K | +39% | 190 |
| California | $86K | +37% | 2,260 |
| Hawaii | $84K | +35% | 170 |
| New Jersey | $82K | +31% | 200 |
| Illinois | $82K | +31% | 120 |
| Nevada | $82K | +30% | 860 |
| North Dakota | $78K | +24% | 140 |
| Washington | $77K | +23% | 910 |
| Colorado | $74K | +18% | 310 |
| Idaho | $73K | +16% | 60 |
| Connecticut | $68K | +8% | 350 |
| Georgia | $67K | +7% | 700 |
| Maine | $65K | +4% | 330 |
| Rhode Island | $64K | +3% | 160 |
| Virginia | $64K | +2% | 1,920 |
| Mississippi | $63K | +1% | 320 |
| Iowa | $62K | -0% | 200 |
| Nebraska | $61K | -2% | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $60K | -4% | 360 |
| Arkansas | $60K | -5% | 120 |
| Michigan | $58K | -7% | 380 |
| Ohio | $58K | -7% | 290 |
| Alaska | $58K | -7% | 40 |
| Alabama | $58K | -7% | 460 |
| North Carolina | $57K | -10% | 440 |
| Missouri | $54K | -13% | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $54K | -15% | 240 |
| Florida | $52K | -16% | 910 |
| Arizona | $52K | -16% | 250 |
| Texas | $52K | -17% | 3,770 |
| South Carolina | $51K | -19% | 470 |
| Kentucky | $50K | -20% | N/A |
| Wisconsin | $50K | -21% | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $48K | -23% | 300 |
| Tennessee | $47K | -25% | 310 |
| Indiana | $46K | -26% | 330 |
| Louisiana | $44K | -30% | 1,840 |
| Kansas | $41K | -34% | 40 |
| New Mexico | $37K | -40% | 230 |
Showing 1–10 of 43 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a rigger afford a 2BR apartment alone in Mobile?
Yes — at the median salary of $61K, rent takes 27.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,083/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for riggers in Mobile?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new riggers typically earn — is $46K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,755/month. At HUD’s $1,083/month FMR, rent would take 39% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is rigger a high-paying job in Mobile?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $61K locally vs. $63K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Mobile compare to the national average for riggers?
Mobile pays $61K median vs. the U.S. average of $63K — that’s -3%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $69K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do riggers make in Mobile, AL?
The median is $60,670 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,920, and experienced riggers can clear $73,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Mobile?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,993/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,083/month, which eats 27.1% 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 Mobile?
Mobile has a Regional Price Parity of 88.1 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median riggers salary is worth about $68,865 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.