SOC 49-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Riggers — Midland
Midland, TX · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Riggers in Midland, TX is $49,830 per year, 20.5% below the national median of $62,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Riggers in Midland, TX is $49,830 per year, 20.5% below the national median of $62,640. Pay ranges from under $44,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,550 to $53,770.
Employment stands at 190, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Houston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,430. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 176th of 297 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,620 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $47,550 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $49,830 | −20.5% |
| 75th | $53,770 | −14.2% |
| 90th | $82,910 | +32.4% |
| Mean | $54,600 | −12.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $64,430 | 1,140 | |
| 2 | Beaumont | $63,950 | 210 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $60,240 | 220 | |
| 4 | Austin | $52,150 | 130 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $50,840 | 660 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $50,480 | 340 | |
| 7 | Odessa | $46,120 | 70 | |
| 8 | Longview | $45,300 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $49,830 goes as far as $51,318 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,318US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,830 a year, 20.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,620 to $82,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $64,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Riggers in Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $49,830, or $23.96 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,640, so pay in Midland, TX is 20.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Midland, TX earns more than $82,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,620 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $64,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Midland, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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