How much does a rigger make in Texas?
$51,980a year
Median yearly pay for riggers in Texas. That is $24.99 an hour or $4,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.99
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 3,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,960Median: $51,980Highest 10%: $81,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,960 | $20.17 | |
| 25th | $45,820 | $22.03 | |
| Median | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| 75th | $74,610 | $35.87 | |
| 90th | $81,110 | $39.00 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Midland, TX | $49,830 |
| Odessa, TX | $46,120 |
| Longview, TX | $45,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for riggers.
| 31. Massachusetts | $53,500 |
| 32. Florida | $52,390 |
| 33. Arizona | $52,370 |
| 34. Texas | $51,980 |
| 35. South Carolina | $51,020 |
| 36. Kentucky | $50,270 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $49,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.99 ($51,980 a year).
Do riggers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $51,980 against $62,640 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for rigger pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 43 states.
Which city in Texas pays riggers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $64,430 a year.
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.