How much does a meter reader make in Texas?
$43,030a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Texas. That is $20.69 an hour or $3,586 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.69
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,030Median: $43,030Highest 10%: $60,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| 25th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $43,030 | $20.69 | |
| 75th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 90th | $60,360 | $29.02 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $46,430 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,670 |
| Houston, TX | $44,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,970 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,260 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,420 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 30. Kentucky | $44,450 |
| 31. Virginia | $44,020 |
| 32. Georgia | $43,140 |
| 33. Texas | $43,030 |
| 34. North Carolina | $41,830 |
| 35. Florida | $40,610 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $39,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $20.69 ($43,030 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $43,030 against $48,150 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for meter reader pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 39 states.
Which city in Texas pays meter readers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $46,430 a year.
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.