Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $39,760 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $53,130
Employed locally 100
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $39,760
    75th
    $48,710
    90th
    $53,130

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 54% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 46% 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
    El Paso, TX $37,980
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $35,420
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $29,800

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,250
    Office Clerks, General $38,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,760
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in San Antonio, TX is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in San Antonio, TX is 19.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.