Riggers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $49,560 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.83
10th percentile $42,620
90th percentile $64,450
Employed locally 360
National median $62,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,620
    25th
    $49,560
    50th (median)
    $49,560
    75th
    $54,540
    90th
    $64,450

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Riggers salary vs area income 67% Median Riggers salary is 33% 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
    Midland, TX $48,410

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Riggers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Riggers in San Antonio, TX is $23.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.52 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Riggers salaries?

    The median Riggers salary in San Antonio, TX is 20.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Riggers (10th percentile) earn around $42,620 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,560.