Riggers pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for riggers is $30.98 an hour ($64,430 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($62,640). It is 24% higher than the Texas median ($51,980).
Pay range for riggers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.26 | $44,230 |
| 25% of workers | $22.89 | $47,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.98 | $64,430 |
| 75% of workers | $38.63 | $80,340 |
| 90% of workers | $39.79 | $82,760 |
Riggers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $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)
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