Meter Readers, Utilities in Texas
Local pay for meter readers, utilities in Texas, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 43-5041
$43,030
median pay, Texas
1,360
employed in Texas
-10.6%
vs U.S. median
-12.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What meter readers, utilities earn in Texas
Texas · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of meter readers, utilities in Texas earn between $37,570 and $48,690 a year; the U.S. median is $48,150.
$31,030
P10
$37,570
P25
$43,030
MEDIAN
$48,690
P75
$60,360
P90
Pay by metro in Texas
$46,430
$44,670
$44,280
$42,970
$39,260
$35,420
$31,190
$20k $50k $80k