How much does a meter reader make in Houston?
$44,280a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.29 an hour or $3,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.29
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,530Median: $44,280Highest 10%: $78,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| Median | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 75th | $54,170 | $26.04 | |
| 90th | $78,340 | $37.66 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Austin, TX | $46,430 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,670 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,970 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.29 ($44,280 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $44,280 against $48,150 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,030, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for meter reader pay?
63 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,340 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.