Meter Readers, Utilities take-home pay in Texas
The median meter readers, utilities in Texas earns $43,030. After taxes that leaves about $36,755 a year, or $3,063 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 14.6%.
$36,755 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $43,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,984 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,292 |
| Texas income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,063 |
| Every two weeks | $1,414 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.