Crane Rigger Career

*A job as a Crane Rigger falls under the broader career category of Riggers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Riggers : Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.


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Rigger Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$49,030

Median Hourly Wage

$23.57*

Total Employed Nationally

21,020


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.