Riggers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $64,330 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.93
10th percentile $42,050
90th percentile $80,600
Employed locally 1,250
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,050
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $64,330
    75th
    $78,750
    90th
    $80,600

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 80% Median Riggers salary is 20% 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
    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
    Midland, TX $48,410

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Houston, TX is $30.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.79 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Houston, TX is 3.7% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $42,050 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.