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How much do event rigging jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for event rigging in Temecula, CA is $62,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,700.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is event rigging?

Event rigging refers to the process of installing and securing equipment such as lighting, audio systems, video screens, and scenic elements in venues for concerts, conferences, and other events. Rigging professionals use specialized hardware and techniques to safely suspend and support these elements from the venue’s structure. Proper rigging ensures that equipment is safely positioned and that the event runs smoothly while maintaining safety standards for both crew and attendees.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event rigger?

To thrive as an Event Rigger, you need a solid understanding of physics, mechanical principles, and safety regulations, often supported by relevant training or certifications like Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP). Familiarity with rigging hardware, hoists, motor controllers, and load calculation software is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for ensuring safe and efficient setups. These skills and qualities are vital to prevent accidents, support complex productions, and maintain safety standards in live event environments.

What are some common challenges faced by event rigging professionals during large-scale productions?

Event rigging professionals often encounter challenges such as meeting tight setup deadlines, adapting to last-minute changes in event layouts, and ensuring all equipment meets strict safety standards. Coordinating with lighting, audio, and stage design teams requires clear communication and flexibility, especially when working in venues with unique structural limitations. Staying current with safety regulations and best practices is essential for managing both the technical and collaborative aspects of the job.

What is the difference between Event Rigging vs Stage Rigging?

AspectEvent RiggingStage Rigging
CertificationsRigging certifications, OSHA safety trainingRigging certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentConcerts, festivals, corporate eventsTheatrical productions, concerts, theater
Industry UsageEvent planning, entertainment industryPerforming arts, theater productions

Event Rigging and Stage Rigging share similar skills and certifications, but they differ mainly in work environment and application. Event Rigging focuses on temporary setups for live events like concerts and festivals, while Stage Rigging is centered on theatrical productions and permanent stage setups. Both roles require safety certifications and experience with rigging equipment, but their specific contexts and environments distinguish them.

What does an event rigging do?

An event rigger installs, maintains, and disassembles rigging systems used to suspend lighting, sound, and stage equipment for events. They ensure safety and proper load distribution using tools like hoists, trusses, and rigging hardware, often working from technical plans and requiring certifications in rigging safety. Their work is essential for the stability and safety of event setups in venues or outdoor locations.

What cities near Temecula, CA are hiring for Event Rigging jobs?

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Infographic showing various Event Rigging job openings in Temecula, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, 45% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $62,326 per year, or $30 per hour.

Sales Manager - Audio Visual, Event Technology

Pinnacle Live Careers

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Generate and revise scope of work, quotes, proposals, and contracts based on venue leads' needs.

  • Move leads through the sales funnel using the company's proprietary sales process, including prequalification, quoting, and negotiations.

  • Build relationships with hotel leads and internal teams, and represent Pinnacle Live during site visits and meetings.

Job description

Sales Manager$70,304 - 85,000 +incentives

Join our team atOmni La Costa Resort & SpainCarlsbad, Ca, a renowned luxury retreat where championship golf, world-class wellness, and unforgettable events come together to create extraordinary guest experiences.

Company Overview
Pinnacle Live is a premium, in-house AV and event production company operating at premier hotels and resorts across North America. We exist to Elevate Experiences - combining cutting-edge production with a deeply human touch, holding ourselves to a standard where exceptional is the baseline. We're guided by three core values: Excellence is our attitude. Innovation is our mindset. Our people make the difference. If you show up prepared, take ownership of your craft, and want to grow alongside a team that holds itself to high standards, we'd love to meet you.

Pinnacle Live is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive.
Job Summary

Located at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, the Sales Manager will be responsible for driving the sales efforts of their assigned venue. This position will act as front-line sales for the venue sales team and will be responsible for generating all Scope of Work (SOW) and Contracts for their leads. The Sales Manager will be tasked to move leads through their respective sales funnel using our Company's proprietary sales process, focusing on connection, prequalification, solutions, and more.

Essential Functions
  • Serve as a sales subject matter expert and ambassador for the designated hotel sales team.
  • Generate and revise scope of work, quotes, proposals and contracts based on the needs of venue leads requiring AV products and services.
  • Utilize the Company's proprietary sales processas directed by the National Director of Venue Sales and/or Venue Director of Sales, including the prequalification of leads, quote generation, timely contract confirmations, pricing and service negotiations, follow-up, and more.
  • Build a deep knowledge of Pinnacle Live's products and offerings; display a passion for learning and understanding new technologies.
  • Provide hotel leads with necessary resources, i.e., layouts, renderings and visuals, product suggestions, etc.
  • Enter all pertinent client information into Pinnacle Live's CRM platform, and develop and drive an individual sales strategy that includes individual and team funnel, and sales activity reporting.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with the In-Venue Sales team and the National Director of Venue Sales.
  • Focus on building outstanding relationships, lines of communication, and trust within the hotel sales team and Pinnacle Live internal teams.
  • Represent Pinnacle Live and hotel venue during site visits, planning meetings, pre-convention and debrief meetings.
  • Deliver "Gold Standard" customer experiences throughout the sales process, event execution, and post-event follow-up.
  • Manage accurate and timely billing of events and clients.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Highly skilled communicator; exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Highly skilled at project management; proven success working in a fast-paced environment
  • Problem solver mindset: ability to remove obstacles for clients through strong organizational skills
  • Highly skilled customer service mindset: willing to go above and beyond for Pinnacle Live clients
  • Very strong time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at a time effectively
  • Strong business communication, presentation, and writing skills with a heavy focus on managing multiple communication platforms effectively
  • Exceptional relationship builder, internally and externally

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in business or related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) year of experience in a customer service facing role; prior sales experience in the hospitality industry preferred
  • Proficiency in CRM platforms, ability to generate high-quality insights into sales activity and progress
  • Production and Staging experience are preferred
  • Scenic and Decor experience is preferred
  • Rigging, Electrical, and Exhibit experience is preferred
Benefits
  • Performance based incentive plans on top of base salary
  • Generous time off with PTO, holidays and sick/personal days
  • 401k with a contribution match
  • Insurances; health, vision, dental and more
Pinnacle Live is an E-verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pinnacle Live is committed to welcoming, valuing, and supporting every person and their unique contributions. We are actively working to foster an environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect thrive. We recognize that diversity is intersectional, and that actively valuing diversity demands that we continually strive to establish a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Pinnacle Live welcomes, openly acknowledges, empowers, and celebrates the diversity of all our team members, clients, and partners, and affirms the identities and experiences of all our members. We strive to create an environment where we actively embrace all forms of diversity.

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