Texas Median
$51,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $62,640
State Rank
#34 of 43
3,770 employed here
How much does a Rigger make in Texas?
Riggers in Texas take home a median of $51,980 annually — roughly $24.99 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $62,640.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $41,960 while the top 10% make $81,110 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,820 and $74,610 a year.
Rigger salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,960 | $20.17 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,820 | $22.03 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $51,980 | $24.99 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $74,610 | $35.87 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,110 | $39.00 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 34th out of 43 states and territories for Rigger pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Rigger salary in other states
New York $105,600Oregon $94,470Utah $93,640Maryland $91,420Minnesota $87,120California $85,730Hawaii $84,410New Jersey $82,130Illinois $81,860Nevada $81,720North Dakota $77,890Washington $77,100Colorado $73,720Idaho $72,850Connecticut $67,560Georgia $67,200Maine $64,910Rhode Island $64,260Virginia $63,620Mississippi $63,390Iowa $62,400Nebraska $61,080Pennsylvania $60,140Arkansas $59,680Michigan $58,490Ohio $58,380Alaska $58,010Alabama $57,980North Carolina $56,640Missouri $54,190Massachusetts $53,500Florida $52,390Arizona $52,370South Carolina $51,020Kentucky $50,270Wisconsin $49,640Oklahoma $48,490Tennessee $47,180Indiana $46,090Louisiana $43,660Kansas $41,060New Mexico $37,440
Working as a Rigger in Texas
Nationally, about 23,000 people work as Riggers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($51,980) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rigger make in Texas?
The median Rigger salary in Texas is $51,980 per year, or about $24.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,960 at the entry level to $81,110 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Riggers about 17% less than the national median of $62,640. Texas ranks 34th out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Riggers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,980 a year. About 3,770 Riggers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.