Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Texas
Meter Readers, Utilities in Texas earn a median salary of $39,646 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.4% vs the national median of $49,180. An estimated 1,030 meter readers, utilities are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $29,800 to $46,930 depending on location.
$39,646
Avg median salary in Texas
$46,930
Highest paying metro
$29,800
Lowest paying metro
1,030
Employed in Texas
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Meter Readers, Utilities salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $46,930 | $37,580 | $49,200 | 30 |
| Houston, TX | $45,830 | $37,920 | $59,060 | 310 |
| Austin, TX | $44,760 | $40,670 | $52,630 | 60 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $42,610 | $34,130 | $48,710 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $41,240 | $39,240 | $52,050 | 250 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,760 | $38,720 | $48,710 | 100 |
| El Paso, TX | $37,980 | $29,800 | $39,690 | 30 |
| North Region of Texas | $37,650 | $34,590 | $46,930 | 50 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,420 | $29,640 | $35,420 | 30 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $34,130 | $24,820 | $46,930 | 30 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,800 | $27,810 | $34,320 | 60 |