Riggers in Tennessee make a median of $50,280 a year, or about $24.17 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Tennessee. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Riggers salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $38,010, 25th percentile $44,060, median $50,280, 75th percentile $50,280, 90th percentile $74,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $50,280 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,010, and experienced riggers can clear $74,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Tennessee?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,537/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 34.4% 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 Tennessee?▼
Tennessee 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 $56,004 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.
