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Are you a work-at-heights professional with entertainment industry training? Do you have other rigging, climbing or rope-access experience? If you're interested in challenging, rewarding work aloft ...

The ideal candidate is has had exposure to entertainment rigging with excellent interpersonal skills who can uphold company standards and a keen eye for detail. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ...

The ideal candidate is has had exposure to entertainment rigging with excellent interpersonal skills who can uphold company standards and a keen eye for detail. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ...

The ideal candidate is has had exposure to entertainment rigging with excellent interpersonal skills who can uphold company standards and a keen eye for detail. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ...

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How much do entertainment rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for entertainment rigger in the United States is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entertainment Rigger, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entertainment Rigger, you need expertise in structural mechanics, safety protocols, and equipment handling, often supported by certifications such as ETCP or OSHA. Familiarity with rigging hardware, load calculation software, and fall protection systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure the safe and efficient installation and operation of staging and aerial equipment in live entertainment environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Entertainment Riggers during live events, and how are they typically addressed?

Entertainment Riggers often encounter challenges such as tight installation schedules, adapting rigging plans to changing venue specifications, and ensuring safety while working at heights. These challenges are typically managed through thorough pre-event planning, clear communication with production teams, and adherence to strict safety protocols. Riggers also participate in regular safety briefings and collaborate closely with lighting, audio, and stage crews to ensure smooth and secure setups during live events.

What are Entertainment Riggers?

Entertainment Riggers are skilled professionals responsible for safely installing, securing, and operating rigging systems used to suspend lighting, audio equipment, scenery, and other elements in theaters, concerts, film sets, and live events. They ensure that all overhead equipment is properly supported and meets safety standards. Riggers also collaborate closely with designers, stagehands, and production teams to facilitate smooth setup and breakdown of events, often working at heights and under tight deadlines. Their expertise is critical to both the safety of performers and crew, and the success of the production.

What is the difference between Entertainment Rigger vs Stagehand?

AspectEntertainment RiggerStagehand
CredentialsRigger certifications, safety trainingBasic labor or technical training
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, theaters, concert hallsEvent setups, theaters, live shows
Industry UsageSpecialized in rigging and safetyGeneral stage setup and support

Entertainment Riggers focus on installing and maintaining rigging systems safely, requiring specialized certifications. Stagehands handle broader stage setup tasks, often with less specialized training. While both work in live event environments, riggers have a more technical and safety-focused role compared to stagehands.

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Infographic showing various Entertainment Rigger job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,114 per year, or $26 per hour.
Entertainment Rigger Atlanta

Entertainment Rigger Atlanta

RHINO STAGING

Atlanta, GA

$35 - $40/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Are you a work-at-heights professional with entertainment industry training? Do you have other rigging, climbing or rope-access experience? If you’re interested in challenging, rewarding work aloft, we invite you to apply.  

We're hiring Rigging Professionals to support concert tours, festivals and other live events in the greater Atlanta area. We provide labor to large and small venues and work with some of the biggest production companies in the business. 

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, on-call, as needed (W-2) position. Hours will vary; including nights, weekends and holidays and there is no minimum guarantee of hours per week, month, etc. 

Candidates with prior live event experience and open availability are preferred. 

Rhino Staging was founded in 1991 with a simple philosophy of doing things right and treating people well. This recipe for success has enabled us to become the leading provider of the safest, most proficient, professional stage crews for live events nationwide. We’ve pioneered many positive changes in the entertainment industry over the years and will continue to do so through our commitment to integrity, safety and professional development.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs. as required for equipment handling.
  • Ability to consistently walk, stand, bend, stoop & twist as required for on-site tasks.
  • Comfortable climbing & working at heights as required for Rigging

Other Requirements:

  • Reliable source of transportation to get to and from event sites in a timely manner
  • Must understand general industry terms and fundamental principles
  • Must be willing to work varying stagehand level roles.
  • Must be willing to work indoors or outdoors under varying weather conditions
  • Must be willing to work cohesively with teammates and supervisors
  • Must wear appropriate attire and footwear for concert / corporate events as outlined in Rhino policies
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English to ensure the safe execution of tasks and coordination with crew and clients*
  • Must be 18 yrs of age or older
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • SPRAT / IRATA Certifications preferred 
  • Fall Pro Certification is a plus

If you feel you would be a great fit for this position and align with our mission to be the best at what we do, we invite you to submit an application.  (Incomplete applications may not be considered.)

The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

This position is not eligible for stocks and/or stock options.

Rhino Staging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact hr@rhinostaging.com.

*Essential Communication Functions: The role requires the ability to receive, understand, and respond to safetycritical instructions in dynamic, highrisk environments. Crew members must communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers while working around heavy equipment, elevated structures, rigging, and rapidly changing conditions. Communication may occur through spoken English, written English, ASL, textbased systems, visual cues, or other reasonable accommodations. Certain tasks occur in fastmoving contexts where only immediate verbal comprehension in English is operationally feasible because no alternative communication method can be used without creating delay or increasing safety risk. The employee must be able to perform these essential communication functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using any effective method applicable to the task.

We participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on the "E-Verify" logo.