Riggers in Arkansas
Riggers set up, maintain, and repair rigging systems—the cables, ropes, chains, and pulleys that support and move heavy loads. They work in construction, manufacturing, logging, shipyards, and entertainment venues, ensuring that equipment is properly installed and safe for operation. In Arkansas the median pay is $59,680 a year, 5% below the national median of $62,640.
$59,680median pay in Arkansas, per year
$39,680–$121,200middle half earn
120employed in Arkansas
$62,640U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against riggers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against riggers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in Arkansas
8open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Arkansas or remote
3employers hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
MD · FL · VAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationOperations MonitoringSpeaking
Knowledge areas
MechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementDesign
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Riggers.
Licenses and training in Arkansas
Riggers pay in other states
New York · $105,600Oregon · $94,470Utah · $93,640Maryland · $91,420Minnesota · $87,120California · $85,730Hawaii · $84,410New Jersey · $82,130Illinois · $81,860Nevada · $81,720
Related occupations
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersCommercial DiversLocksmiths and Safe RepairersManufactured Building and Mobile Home InstallersSignal and Track Switch RepairersHelpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherGeothermal Technicians
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against riggers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against riggers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 49-9096.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas, annual.