Riggers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for riggers is $24.99 an hour ($51,980 a year). About 3,770 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($62,640). Texas ranks 34th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for riggers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.17 | $41,960 |
| 25% of workers | $22.03 | $45,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.99 | $51,980 |
| 75% of workers | $35.87 | $74,610 |
| 90% of workers | $38.99 | $81,110 |
Riggers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $64,430 | 1,140 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $63,950 | 210 |
| Corpus Christi | $60,240 | 220 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $52,150 | 130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $50,840 | 660 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $50,480 | 340 |
| Midland | $49,830 | 190 |
| Odessa | $46,120 | 70 |
| Longview | $45,300 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for riggers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,450 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $50,460 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $61,940 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $52,240 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $59,280 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $73,280 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $48,490 |
| Millwrights | $62,630 |
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