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Occupational Report for Riggers (49-9096) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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

Employment Outlook for Riggers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Riggers There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Hook Tender 7/26/10 Tillamook DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Riggers There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Riggers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Riggers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $16.02 $18.11 $23.14 $34.78 $37.27 $24.91 $51,815
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 12.86 16.72 20.49 23.87 26.10 20.03 41,666
Multnomah / Washington 21.16 23.67 26.57 34.78 36.09 27.97 58,177
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Riggers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 266 270 4 1.5% 0 4 5
Multnomah / Washington 105 108 3 2.9% 0 2 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 25 25 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clackamas 23 26 3 13.0% 0 0 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 21 21 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 17 15 -2 -11.8% 0 0 0
Lane 17 16 -1 -5.9% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 16 17 1 6.2% 0 0 0
Douglas 14 13 -1 -7.1% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 12 11 -1 -8.3% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 9 7 -2 -22.2% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 1 0 -1 -100.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Riggers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 266
Total, All Industries Private 232
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 89
Crop Production Private 13
Fruit and Tree Nut Farming Private 13
Forestry and Logging Private 76
Logging Private 76
Construction Private 20
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 20
Other Specialty Trade Contractors Private 20
Manufacturing Private 89
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 85
Ship and Boat Building Private 48
Wholesale Trade Private 13
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 13
Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers Private 13
Retail Trade Private 18
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 18
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers Private 18
Total, All Industries Federal 34
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 34
Educational Requirements for Riggers Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Riggers
  • Calculate Stress, Load Or Capacity Of Structures And Materials
  • Coordinate Teams
  • Dismantle And Reassemble Rigging
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Install Or Replace Cables On Cranes Or Mechanical Booms
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
  • Set Up And Repair Specialized Rigging
  • Set Up Lifting Devices
  • Splice And Repair Ropes And Cables
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Pneumatic Tools
Schools and Training Providers for Riggers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Northwest College of Construction
8111 NE Holman St.
Portland, OR 97218-4021
Phone: (503) 256-7300
Programs of Training:
Heavy Equipment Operators School, Inc.
1510 Hwy 99N
Eugene, OR 97402-1647
Phone: (541) 349-5076
Programs of Training:
Red Hat Center of Practical Construction LLC
560 SW "B" Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97333-4456
Phone: (541) 753-2902
Programs of Training:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0761
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Riggers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Riggers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap