Riggers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $38,510 -37.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $25,420
90th percentile $66,830
Employed locally 50
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,420
    25th
    $29,650
    50th (median)
    $38,510
    75th
    $47,680
    90th
    $66,830

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 75% Median Riggers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Riggers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fargo, ND-MN $165,050
    New York $103,230
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,170
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$33,430
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$39,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$59,210
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$48,550
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$42,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$52,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Brownsville, TX is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Brownsville, TX is 37.9% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $25,420 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,650.