How much does a rigger make in Midland?
$49,830a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in the Midland, TX metro area. That is $23.96 an hour or $4,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.96
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,620Median: $49,830Highest 10%: $82,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 25th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| Median | $49,830 | $23.96 | |
| 75th | $53,770 | $25.85 | |
| 90th | $82,910 | $39.86 |
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 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,840 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,480 |
| Odessa, TX | $46,120 |
| Longview, TX | $45,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Midland, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Midland?
The median hourly pay in the Midland, TX metro area is $23.96 ($49,830 a year).
Do riggers make more in Midland than the national average?
No: $49,830 against $62,640 nationally, 20% less.
How does Midland compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,980, so Midland pays 4% less.
Where does Midland rank for rigger pay?
60 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a rigger make starting out in Midland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,910 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.