Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in California

Median Salary

$79,040

per year

Hourly Rate

$38.00

per hour

Employment

810

in California

vs. National Avg

+64.2%

National: $48,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $48,150, California pays 64.2% MORE for Meter Readers, Utilities positions.

Purchasing Power

$71,400

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$50,400

25th

$62,540

Median

$79,040

75th

$99,180

90th

$102,310

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).