Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $45,830 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $31,910
90th percentile $76,090
Employed locally 310
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,910
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $45,830
    75th
    $59,060
    90th
    $76,090

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 57% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 43% 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
    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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $35,420
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $29,800

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Houston, TX is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Houston, TX is 6.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $31,910 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.