Riggers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $61,170 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $41,390
90th percentile $134,410
Employed locally 120
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,390
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $61,170
    75th
    $82,270
    90th
    $134,410

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 63% Median Riggers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Riggers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fargo, ND-MN $165,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $103,230
    New York $103,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,050
    Boise City, ID $102,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670

    Nearby metros — Riggers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,330
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $60,840
    Corpus Christi, TX $57,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,000
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,560
    Midland, TX $48,410

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Austin, TX is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.60 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Austin, TX is 1.4% below the national median of $62,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Riggers in Austin?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $41,390 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.