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Aerial Rigger (Entertainment)

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$72,000/yr
Typical range
$52,000 – $100,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning

What a Aerial Rigger (Entertainment) does

Designs and installs the overhead rigging systems that safely fly performers, scenery, and lighting equipment in theaters, arenas, and film sets.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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