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How Much Do Riggers Make in Massachusetts?

Median wage from BLS May 2025 — and the after-tax number the salary sites skip. Tax year 2026.

Quick answer

According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Riggers in Massachusetts earns $53,500 per year and takes home $42,712 ($3,559/month) — a keep-rate of 79.8%, with 240 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
Massachusetts
$53,500 / yr
Gross pay$4,458.33
Federal income tax$353.33
Social Security$276.42
Medicare$64.65
Massachusetts state income tax$204.58
You keep$3,559.36
79.8% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Riggers make in Massachusetts?

The median Riggers in Massachusetts earns $53,500 per year (BLS May 2025), about $25.72 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$53,500 gross in Massachusetts keeps $42,712 after federal income tax ($4,240), FICA ($4,093) and state income tax ($2,455) — $3,559 per month, a 79.8% keep-rate.

How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Riggers?

The Massachusetts median is $9,140 below the national median of $62,640.

Which state pays Riggers the most?

New York has the highest median gross for Riggers at $105,600 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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