Riggers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $36,100 -41.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $49,480
Employed locally 520
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $31,730
    50th (median)
    $36,100
    75th
    $38,710
    90th
    $49,480

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 56% Median Riggers salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,670
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $95,350
    Maryland $91,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,680
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $79,090

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,500
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $52,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,710
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,420
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Houma, LA is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.49 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Houma, LA is 41.8% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,730.