Riggers pay range in Odessa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,210 or more. The middle half of riggers in Odessa earn between $45,040 and $56,760.
- $43K10th
- $45K25th
- $46KMedian
- $57K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,770 | $4,398 | $25.37 |
| Median | $46,120 | $3,843 | $22.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,040 | $3,753 | $21.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,760 | $4,730 | $27.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Odessa vs. Texas and the U.S.
Riggers in Odessa earn 10% less than the Texas average ($58,460) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | $52,770 | $46,120 | $43,330 | $79,210 | 70 |
| Texas | $58,460 | $51,980 | $41,960 | $81,110 | 3,770 |
| United States | $66,810 | $62,640 | $40,680 | $97,850 | 22,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Riggers salary after taxes in Odessa
On the average salary of $52,770, a single filer in Odessa takes home about $44,581 a year, or $3,715 a month and $1,715 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Odessa a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Odessa area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $52,770 buys what about $56,200 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Odessa ($48,590). A typical home costs $256,700, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other Texas cities
Odessa ranks 7th of 9 Texas metro areas for this job; Houston pays the most ($65,200).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for riggers
Fargo, ND pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,720).
- Fargo, ND$145,720
- New York, NY$101,710
- Seattle, WA$98,560
- Los Angeles, CA$94,170
- Salt Lake City, UT$89,980
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Riggers salary in Odessa: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Odessa?
$25.37 an hour on average, and $22.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Odessa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Odessa?
About $44,581 a year ($3,715 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,770. Texas has no state income tax.
Do riggers earn more in Odessa than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,810).
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; area Odessa, TX (36220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.01, this job is 6.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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