Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $41,240 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.83
10th percentile $35,460
90th percentile $60,860
Employed locally 250
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,460
    25th
    $39,240
    50th (median)
    $41,240
    75th
    $52,050
    90th
    $60,860

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 47% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 53% 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
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$42,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,360
    Office Clerks, General$41,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Dallas, TX is $19.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Dallas, TX is 16.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $35,460 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,240.