How much does a rigger make in Dallas?
$50,840a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,470Median: $50,840Highest 10%: $81,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $60,730 | $29.20 | |
| 90th | $81,190 | $39.03 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Houston, TX | $64,430 |
| Beaumont, TX | $63,950 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,240 |
| Austin, TX | $52,150 |
| 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 Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $24.44 ($50,840 a year).
Do riggers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $50,840 against $62,640 nationally, 19% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,980, so Dallas pays 2% less.
Where does Dallas rank for rigger pay?
58 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,190 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.