Riggers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $55,000 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.44
10th percentile $44,100
90th percentile $86,430
Employed locally 580
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,100
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $55,000
    75th
    $76,940
    90th
    $86,430

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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
    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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,560
    Midland, TX $48,410

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $53,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,670
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Dallas, TX is $26.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.03 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Dallas, TX is 11.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $44,100 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.