Meter Readers, Utilities Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,180
↑ 38.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Meter Readers, Utilities — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Meter Readers, Utilities — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 38.9% since 2011 ($35,400 → $49,180)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,180
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,180 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $47,720 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $44,760 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | $45,720 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | $41,940 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | $42,280 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | $40,360 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $39,240 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | $38,940 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $38,510 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $37,580 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | $36,410 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $35,940 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | $35,400 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.