How much does a meter reader make in Austin?
$46,430a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,030Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $66,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $43,030 | $20.69 | |
| Median | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 90th | $66,290 | $31.87 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Dallas, TX | $44,670 |
| Houston, TX | $44,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,970 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $46,430 against $48,150 nationally, 4% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,030, so Austin pays 8% more.
Where does Austin rank for meter reader pay?
48 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,290 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.