Rigging Salary in the US
Riggings on BoatyardJobs earn a median of about $54,080 per year, with most roles paying between $45,032 and $72,800.
Entry · 25th pct
$45,032
≈ $22/hr
Median
$54,080
≈ $26/hr
Experienced · 75th pct
$72,800
≈ $35/hr
Based on 7 rigging listings nationwide with published pay on BoatyardJobs. Hourly figures are derived from annual pay (≈2,080 hrs/yr).
What affects rigging pay
Sailboat standing and running rigging, mast stepping, splicing and hardware.
The biggest drivers are years of hands-on experience, the engine and systems brands you're certified on, and where you work — coastal hubs with year-round boating typically pay more. Manufacturer certifications (Mercury, Yamaha, Volvo Penta) and ABYC credentials reliably move pay toward the upper end of the range above.