SOC 435041

Meter Readers, Utilities

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

National Median

$49,180

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$49,180

Entry Level (10th pct)

$33,980

Experienced (90th pct)

$86,480

Total Employed

19,620

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$33,980 - $39,620
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$39,620 - $68,030
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$68,030 - $86,480

Highest Paying Locations for Meter Readers, Utilities

Bakersfield-Delano, CA

$99,840

+103.0% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$99,350

+102.0% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$95,330

+93.8% vs national

Wisconsin

$87,610

+78.1% vs national

Omaha, NE-IA

$84,780

+72.4% vs national

Meter Readers, Utilities Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$99,840	40
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$99,350	160
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$95,330	40
Wisconsin	$87,610	230
Omaha, NE-IA	$84,780	70
Nebraska	$84,730	110
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$79,210	420
California	$78,970	890
Illinois	$78,620	770
Reno, NV	$77,780	50
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$76,380	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$73,690	210
Nevada	$71,600	140
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$70,110	140
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$70,060	60
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$69,810	1,320
New York	$69,050	870
Washington	$67,240	380
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$66,410	200
Minnesota	$66,210	270
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$66,210	200
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$66,210	50
Montana	$66,160	40
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$65,330	40
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$64,750	40
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$63,710	70
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$63,610	80
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$63,310	280
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$62,640	120
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$62,490	50
Oregon	$61,820	140
Maine	$61,520	30
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$61,010	490
Birmingham, AL	$60,830	50
Morgantown, WV	$60,780	60
West Virginia	$60,230	400
Colorado	$60,110	140
Kansas City, MO-KS	$60,020	130
Wyoming	$59,870	50
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$59,500	220
Connecticut	$58,710	110
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$58,690	50
Ogden, UT	$58,670	30
Iowa	$58,600	80
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$58,320	50
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$57,670	160
Michigan	$57,610	280
Cleveland, OH	$57,500	170
Maryland	$57,000	280
New Jersey	$56,670	1,170

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Meter Readers, Utilities?

The national median annual salary for Meter Readers, Utilities is $49,180, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Meter Readers, Utilitiess earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Meter Readers, Utilitiess is Bakersfield-Delano, CA, with a median salary of $99,840.

How much can an experienced Meter Readers, Utilities make?

Top-earning Meter Readers, Utilitiess (90th percentile) make $86,480 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.