Statewide pay Government data
Riggers in Michigan earn a statewide median of $58,490 a year, 3% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #25 of 43 states. About 380 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Michigan
See all states on the rigger overview.
Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes rigger pay for 2 Michigan metros: Detroit and Grand Rapids.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand RapidsMICHIGAN · MI | $61,020 | $63,865 | 40 |
| DetroitMICHIGAN · MI | $60,230 | $60,051 | 220 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 3.9% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,700 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, riggers have 79 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, about the same as all jobs (87). The most common cause is falls, slips and trips.
What the work is like Government data
How often riggers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Michigan Official source
The main state licensing office in Michigan is the LARA Bureau of Construction Codes. It can point you to the right license for riggers.
Official Michigan licensing site ↗
Requirements for riggers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Michigan
All trades in Michigan.