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10 of the Most Popular Types of Rigger Jobs in 2026

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Rigging is a skill that is learned on the job. To become a rigger, you must be willing to learn. Rigger employers usually require a high school education or equivalent. There are a few training programs available, but most riggers start with on-site training or apprenticeships. On-the-job training, shadowing, or assisting provide the basics needed, and help you learn safety procedures. As you develop your career, you can apply to become a certified rigger through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. This certifies you to operate heavier rigging machinery and allows you advance beyond entry-level work.

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Top Types Of Rigger Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Rigger positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Certified Rigger

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    Certified Rigger is a typical job search query Most salaries for Certified Rigger jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Certified Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Rigging Lifting

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    Rigging Lifting is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Rigging Lifting jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Rigging Lifting job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Construction Rigger

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    Construction Rigger is a typical job search query Most salaries for Construction Rigger jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Construction Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Assistant Rigger

    Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000

    Assistant Rigger is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Assistant Rigger jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $55,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Assistant Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Ship Rigger

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    Ship Rigger is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Ship Rigger jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ship Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Parachute Rigger

    Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000

    Parachute riggers pack, unpack, inspect, and repair parachutes and other parachute equipment, such as lines, fabric, and backpacks. You usually find parachute riggers in the armed forces, but they also work in civilian aviation, particularly for small prop planes or skydiving companies. As a parachute rigger, you must understand how to manage and repair the parachute fabrics and hardware, as well as the regulations related to packing up a parachute. Some job duties may vary between military and civilian positions, but all parachute riggers must perform extensive quality assurance and testing to ensure that everyone who uses the parachutes they pack is safe when they make their jumps.

  • Senior Rigger

    Salary range: $41,500 - $103,000

    Senior Rigger is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Rigger jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $103,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Parachute Rigger Senior

    Salary range: $41,500 - $103,000

    Parachute Rigger Senior is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Parachute Rigger Senior jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $103,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Parachute Rigger Senior job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Shipyard Rigger

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    Shipyard Rigger is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Shipyard Rigger jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Shipyard Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Nccer Rigger

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    Nccer Rigger is a typical job search query Most salaries for Nccer Rigger jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Nccer Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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