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Riggers Salary in Puerto Rico

Riggers in Puerto Rico make a median of $31,990 a year, or about $15.38 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.

$32K
Median annual
$15.38/hr
Hourly rate
$28K
Entry level (10th %)
$51K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $32K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,312/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home61.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$31,990/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$900/mo

About riggers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 24,190
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Riggers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $28,030, 25th percentile $29,910, median $31,990, 75th percentile $33,790, 90th percentile $50,730. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$28K25th$30KMedian$32K75th$34K90th$51K
Bar chart showing Riggers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $28,030, 25th percentile $29,910, median $31,990, 75th percentile $33,790, 90th percentile $50,730. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Riggers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New York$103K+66%880
Maryland$92K+48%380
Utah$91K+47%480
Oregon$90K+45%350
California$83K+34%3,470
Idaho$82K+33%90
Hawaii$80K+29%190
Nevada$78K+26%590
North Dakota$77K+24%110
Washington$76K+22%900
Missouri$75K+22%340
Massachusetts$75K+20%270
South Dakota$72K+17%70
Minnesota$69K+11%290
New Mexico$68K+9%140
Wisconsin$68K+9%280
Illinois$67K+9%190
Maine$63K+2%340
Connecticut$63K+2%360
West Virginia$63K+1%40
Virginia$62K+0%2,030
Iowa$62K-0%110
Mississippi$62K-0%320
Georgia$62K-1%570
Pennsylvania$60K-3%300
New Jersey$60K-3%150
Kentucky$60K-4%80
Nebraska$60K-4%160
Michigan$59K-4%260
North Carolina$56K-10%290
Texas$52K-16%3,890
Arizona$50K-19%270
Tennessee$50K-19%200
Florida$50K-20%1,130
Wyoming$49K-21%40
Ohio$48K-23%180
Indiana$48K-23%270
South Carolina$46K-25%430
Arkansas$46K-26%120
Oklahoma$45K-27%420
Kansas$44K-29%100
Alabama$42K-33%250
Louisiana$38K-38%2,270
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Frequently asked questions

How much do riggers make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $31,990 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,030, and experienced riggers can clear $50,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $32K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,312/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 61.1% 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 Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico 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 $31,990 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.

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