Riggers in California
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 California the median pay is $85,730 a year, 37% above the national median of $62,640.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Historic Ship Rigger (Seasonal) · National Park Service · San Francisco, California · $39.52–$46.03
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Riggers.
Licenses and training in California
Riggers pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 49-9096.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.