Riggers Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Texas
Riggers in Texas earn a median salary of $51,221 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.5% vs the national median of $62,060. An estimated 3,390 riggers are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $38,510 to $64,330 depending on location.
$51,221
Avg median salary in Texas
$64,330
Highest paying metro
$38,510
Lowest paying metro
3,390
Employed in Texas
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Riggers salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $64,330 | $48,840 | $78,750 | 1,250 |
| Austin, TX | $61,170 | $49,640 | $82,270 | 120 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,840 | $45,020 | $73,730 | 110 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $57,150 | $47,260 | $58,710 | 150 |
| Dallas, TX | $55,000 | $48,920 | $76,940 | 580 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,560 | $49,560 | $54,540 | 360 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $49,140 | $42,760 | $59,360 | 140 |
| Midland, TX | $48,410 | $45,310 | $50,620 | 310 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,460 | $42,350 | $51,330 | 110 |
| Longview, TX | $43,310 | $31,400 | $46,020 | 160 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $42,770 | $37,300 | $49,140 | 50 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,510 | $29,650 | $47,680 | 50 |