Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $35,420 -28% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $24,520
90th percentile $44,010
Employed locally 30
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,520
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $35,420
    75th
    $35,420
    90th
    $44,010

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 69% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 31% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,760
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,240
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,760
    El Paso, TX $37,980
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $29,800

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,100
    Office Clerks, General $30,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $48,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Brownsville, TX is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Brownsville, TX is 28% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $24,520 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.