Riggers in New Jersey make a median of $60,050 a year, or about $28.87 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Jersey. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Riggers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $47,480, 25th percentile $47,480, median $60,050, 75th percentile $78,370, 90th percentile $96,650. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $60,050 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,480, and experienced riggers can clear $96,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in New Jersey?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,039/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 51.2% 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 New Jersey?▼
New Jersey 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 $60,449 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.
