How much does a meter reader make in Dallas?
$44,670a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.48 an hour or $3,723 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.48
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,330Median: $44,670Highest 10%: $64,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| 25th | $41,210 | $19.81 | |
| Median | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| 75th | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| 90th | $64,200 | $30.87 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Austin, TX | $46,430 |
| Houston, TX | $44,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,970 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.48 ($44,670 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $44,670 against $48,150 nationally, 7% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,030, so Dallas pays 4% more.
Where does Dallas rank for meter reader pay?
61 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,200 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.