Meter Readers, Utilities Salary
The median meter readers, utilities salary in the United States is $48,150 per year ($23.15/hour). Salaries range from $34,720 at the entry level to $85,930+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 19,430 meter readers, utilities jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 12% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$48,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.15
per hour
Employment
19,430
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,720
25th percentile
$39,410
Median
$48,150
75th percentile
$65,750
90th percentile
$85,930
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-12%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Meter Readers, Utilities Salary by State
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$37K$79K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$79K
+64%
Pennsylvania
$78K
+63%
Nevada
$76K
+58%
Minnesota
$74K
+54%
Colorado
$67K
+38%
Washington
$66K
+37%
Connecticut
$64K
+33%
Oregon
$64K
+32%
New Jersey
$63K
+31%
Alaska
$63K
+30%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79,040 | +64.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $78,450 | +62.9% |
| Nevada | $76,120 | +58.1% |
| Minnesota | $73,930 | +53.5% |
| Colorado | $66,550 | +38.2% |
| Washington | $65,900 | +36.9% |
| Connecticut | $64,180 | +33.3% |
| Oregon | $63,660 | +32.2% |
| New Jersey | $63,030 | +30.9% |
| Alaska | $62,690 | +30.2% |
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Meter Readers, Utilities Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $100,480 | +108.7% |
| Reno, NV | $89,460 | +85.8% |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $87,320 | +81.3% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $83,350 | +73.1% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $82,420 | +71.2% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,180 | +66.5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $78,290 | +62.6% |
| Cleveland, OH | $77,660 | +61.3% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $75,830 | +57.5% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,140 | +56.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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