How much does a rigger make in Austin?
$52,150a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $25.07 an hour or $4,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.07
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,130Median: $52,150Highest 10%: $82,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $52,150 | $25.07 | |
| 75th | $71,680 | $34.46 | |
| 90th | $82,370 | $39.60 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Houston, TX | $64,430 |
| Beaumont, TX | $63,950 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,840 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,480 |
| Midland, TX | $49,830 |
| Odessa, TX | $46,120 |
| Longview, TX | $45,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $25.07 ($52,150 a year).
Do riggers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $52,150 against $62,640 nationally, 17% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,980, so Austin pays 0% more.
Where does Austin rank for rigger pay?
54 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,370 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.