The highest median for riggers in Texas is in Houston at $64,430. Compare with riggers nationwide.
Median pay by metro
All Texas metros
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| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HoustonTEXAS · TX | $64,430 | $65,326 | 1,140 |
| BeaumontTEXAS · TX | $63,950 | $71,019 | 210 |
| Corpus ChristiTEXAS · TX | $60,240 | $65,004 | 220 |
| AustinTEXAS · TX | $52,150 | $53,178 | 130 |
| DallasTEXAS · TX | $50,840 | $49,316 | 660 |
| San AntonioTEXAS · TX | $50,480 | $53,296 | 340 |
| MidlandTEXAS · TX | $49,830 | $52,024 | 190 |
| OdessaTEXAS · TX | $46,120 | $49,118 | 70 |
| LongviewTEXAS · TX | $45,300 | $50,623 | 50 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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