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Riggers average salary by city in Texas
- Houston$65,200
- Corpus Christi$61,980
- Austin$61,200
- Beaumont$61,010
- Dallas$56,510
- Midland$54,600
- Odessa$52,770
- San Antonio$51,320
- Longview$47,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $65,200 | $64,430 | $47,620 | $54,568 | 99 |
| Corpus Christi | $61,980 | $60,240 | $48,490 | $51,981 | 93 |
| Austin | $61,200 | $52,150 | $46,520 | $51,354 | 98 |
| Beaumont | $61,010 | $63,950 | $45,450 | $51,202 | 90 |
| Dallas | $56,510 | $50,840 | $45,850 | $47,586 | 103 |
| Midland | $54,600 | $49,830 | $47,550 | $46,051 | 96 |
| Odessa | $52,770 | $46,120 | $45,040 | $44,581 | 94 |
| San Antonio | $51,320 | $50,480 | $44,130 | $43,416 | 95 |
| Longview | $47,060 | $45,300 | $40,740 | $39,993 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9096.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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