Riggers in Wyoming make a median of $48,880 a year, or about $23.5 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Wyoming. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Riggers salary percentiles in Wyoming: 10th percentile $47,910, 25th percentile $48,880, median $48,880, 75th percentile $49,580, 90th percentile $49,770. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $2K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $48,880 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,910, and experienced riggers can clear $49,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Wyoming?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,443/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 29.3% 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 Wyoming?▼
Wyoming 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 $51,366 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.
