Riggers in South Carolina
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 South Carolina the median pay is $51,020 a year, 19% below the national median of $62,640.
$51,020median pay in South Carolina, per year
$45,390–$61,430middle half earn
470employed in South Carolina
$62,640U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Carolina
9open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Carolina or remote
3employers hiring
5posted in the last 7 days
VA · MD · FLwhere 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 South Carolina
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
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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, South Carolina, annual.