Riggers pay range in Corpus Christi
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,050 or more. The middle half of riggers in Corpus Christi earn between $48,490 and $75,050.
- $44K10th
- $48K25th
- $60KMedian
- $75K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,980 | $5,165 | $29.80 |
| Median | $60,240 | $5,020 | $28.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,490 | $4,041 | $23.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,050 | $6,254 | $36.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Corpus Christi vs. Texas and the U.S.
Riggers in Corpus Christi earn 6% more than the Texas average ($58,460) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $61,980 | $60,240 | $44,260 | $75,050 | 220 |
| 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 Corpus Christi
On the average salary of $61,980, a single filer in Corpus Christi takes home about $51,981 a year, or $4,332 a month and $1,999 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 Corpus Christi a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Corpus Christi area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $61,980 buys what about $66,882 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Corpus Christi ($45,350). A typical home costs $225,070, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in other Texas cities
Corpus Christi ranks 2nd of 9 Texas metro areas for this job; Houston pays the most ($65,200).
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 Corpus Christi: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Corpus Christi?
$29.80 an hour on average, and $28.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Corpus Christi?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Corpus Christi?
About $51,981 a year ($4,332 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,980. Texas has no state income tax.
Do riggers earn more in Corpus Christi than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Corpus Christi, TX (18580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 7.86, this job is 7.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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