Riggers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $43,310 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.82
10th percentile $31,400
90th percentile $60,860
Employed locally 160
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,400
    25th
    $31,400
    50th (median)
    $43,310
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $60,860

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 66% Median Riggers salary is 34% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,640
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Longview, TX is $20.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.55 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Longview, TX is 30.2% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $31,400 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,400.