Riggers Salary in Texas
Riggers in Texas make a median of $51,890 a year, or about $24.95 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $52K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level riggers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.
Riggers salary by metro in Texas
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $64K | +24% | 1,250 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $61K | +18% | 120 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $61K | +17% | 110 |
| Corpus Christi | $57K | +10% | 150 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $55K | +6% | 580 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $50K | -4% | 360 |
| Midland | $48K | -7% | 310 |
| Odessa | $44K | -14% | 110 |
| Longview | $43K | -17% | 160 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $39K | -26% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do riggers make in Texas?
The median is $51,890 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,440, and experienced riggers can clear $80,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,644/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 38.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a riggers salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median riggers salary is worth about $56,717 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do riggers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.