Also called: Show Rigger, Head Flyman
Hangs the tons of lights, speakers, and flying performers above concerts and shows.
Riggers climb arena ceilings to hang motors and trusses for concerts, and rig harnesses that let Cirque performers or Peter Pan fly safely over the audience.
Estimate; union pay with overtime on tours.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 6 years after high school. ETCP rigging certification plus union apprenticeship (IATSE).
Ways in: Apprenticeship, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Theater Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Automated motor systems help, but climbing arena ceilings and rigging flying performers is certified hands-on safety work.
Classes: Theater tech, Physics, Algebra II, PE/weight training.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-2221.
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