Texas
How to Become a Specialized Rigger
Learn what specialized rigger professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$44,390
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
2-4 weeks
Total Investment
$150 - $300 for digital or physical copies of relevant standards
Employment #s
4450
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026). Wage shown is for a related occupation and is indicative only — BLS publishes no exact match for this role.
Who It's For:
For people exploring specialized rigger and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: The De Facto Standard and Its Genesis; OSHA's Mandate and NCCCO's Role in Texas | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$37,920 – $60,460
United States
$37,920 – $60,460
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Is a license required?
No
Credential
Continuing Education
000 hours of rigging experience during the five-year certification period)
Examination
Passing a written examination
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No state license stands between you and this work — which changes how you compete.
Common Questions
Credential
