Riggers Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $44,460 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $34,860
90th percentile $76,600
Employed locally 110
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,860
    25th
    $42,350
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $51,330
    90th
    $76,600

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,000
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,560

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,810
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,360
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,740
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in Odessa, TX is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.08 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in Odessa, TX is 28.4% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $34,860 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,350.