Riggers in West Virginia make a median of $62,730 a year, or about $30.16 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of West Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Riggers salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $44,870, 25th percentile $46,810, median $62,730, 75th percentile $69,360, 90th percentile $73,740. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $62,730 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,870, and experienced riggers can clear $73,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in West Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,177/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 24.1% 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 West Virginia?▼
West Virginia 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 $70,459 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.
