The average wage for a gaffer in the United States is around $17.26 per hour.
Avg Wage
This is 19% below the national average. Updated in 2018.
Gaffers earn an average hourly wage of $17.26. Salaries typically start from $12.74 per hour and go up to $41.26 per hour.
Gaffer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How much does a Gaffer earn?
How do gaffer salaries compare to similar careers?
Gaffers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than ironworkers but more than plasterers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Ironworker salary | $54K |
| Crane operator salary | $54K |
| Pipefitter salary | $52K |
| Plumber salary | $50K |
| Brickmason salary | $51K |
| Gaffer salary | $36K |
| Explosives worker salary | $50K |
| Model maker salary | $53K |
| HVAC technician salary | $45K |
| Plasterer salary | $44K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)