Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $44,760 -9% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $35,430
90th percentile $67,350
Employed locally 60
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,430
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $44,760
    75th
    $52,630
    90th
    $67,350

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 46% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meter Readers, Utilities

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Nebraska $84,730

    Nearby metros — Meter Readers, Utilities salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,240
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,760
    El Paso, TX $37,980
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $35,420
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $29,800

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Austin, TX is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.87 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Meter Readers, Utilities salaries?

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Austin, TX is 9% below the national median of $49,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meter Readers, Utilities in Austin?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $35,430 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.