How much does a rigger make in Houston?
$64,430a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.98 an hour or $5,369 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.98
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,230Median: $64,430Highest 10%: $82,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,230 | $21.26 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 75th | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 90th | $82,760 | $39.79 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for riggers.
| Beaumont, TX | $63,950 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,240 |
| Austin, TX | $52,150 |
| 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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How much does a rigger make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.98 ($64,430 a year).
Do riggers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $64,430 against $62,640 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,980, so Houston pays 24% more.
Where does Houston rank for rigger pay?
30 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,760 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.