Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $29,800 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.33
10th percentile $25,600
90th percentile $48,220
Employed locally 60
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,600
    25th
    $27,810
    50th (median)
    $29,800
    75th
    $34,320
    90th
    $48,220

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 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
    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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $35,420

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,030
    Office Clerks, General $31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,560
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in McAllen, TX is $14.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in McAllen, TX is 39.4% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $25,600 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,810.