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How much does a rigger make in Houma?

$37,360a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area. That is $17.96 an hour or $3,113 a month.

Hourly
$17.96
Vs. national median
-40%
Rank among cities
71 of 72
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,580Median: $37,360Highest 10%: $55,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,580$15.66
25th$32,580$15.66
Median$37,360$17.96
75th$46,590$22.40
90th$55,100$26.49

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for riggers.

Baton Rouge, LA$58,840
New Orleans, LA$47,730
Lake Charles, LA$44,770
Lafayette, LA$36,880
Rigger salary in Louisiana Rigger salary in all states

Related jobs in Houma

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$78,160
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$77,480
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$68,620
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$64,380
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$60,160
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,820
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$58,840
Heating$58,470
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,380
Installation$48,720
Salaries for every job in Houma, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Houma?

The median hourly pay in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area is $17.96 ($37,360 a year).

Do riggers make more in Houma than the national average?

No: $37,360 against $62,640 nationally, 40% less.

How does Houma compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $43,660, so Houma pays 14% less.

Where does Houma rank for rigger pay?

71 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Houma?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,100 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.