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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.

  • Wire Rope Rigger

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

    Wire Rope Rigger is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Wire Rope 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 Wire Rope Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • 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.

  • Marine Rigger

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

    Marine Rigger is a typical job search query Most salaries for Marine Rigger jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Marine Rigger 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.

  • Offshore Riggers

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

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

  • Advanced Rigger

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

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

  • International Rigger

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

    International Rigger is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for International Rigger jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for International Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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