49-9096.00

Riggers

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

8.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 87% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 89% probability of automation for this role
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87%
of jobs safer
131
jobs riskier than this
+3.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Rigging is a physically intensive precision skill involving the calculation and execution of complex lifts, where errors have life-safety consequences. AI load calculation tools assist with lift planning but do not replace the rigger's hands-on work attaching slings, directing cranes, and managing complex multi-point lifts in dynamic environments. Through 2027 riggers face essentially no AI displacement; the physical skill, safety accountability, and variable site conditions make this craft irreplaceable.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$62,060
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.2%
As fast as average
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →