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Meter Readers, Utilities salary in United States

The median meter readers, utilities salary is $48,150 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$34,720
Median (p50)
$48,150
Top (p90)
$85,930
Sample size
19,430

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$34,720
p25$39,410
Median$48,150
p75$65,750
Top (p90)$85,930
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Meter Readers, Utilities salary by region

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$83,350
California$79,040
Pennsylvania$78,450
Washington$65,900
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$63,040
New Jersey$63,030
Illinois$60,690
New York$56,960
Missouri$49,150
New Mexico$48,530

Pay trend

Up 3.3% from 2023 to 2025.

$53,6102023
$55,8102024
$55,3802025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Meter Readers, Utilities salary FAQs

What is the average Meter Readers, Utilities salary in United States?

The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in United States is $48,150 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of meter readers, utilitiess earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Meter Readers, Utilities earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $34,720 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $85,930 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $48,150.

Do Meter Readers, Utilities salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD is among the highest at $83,350, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Meter Readers, Utilities salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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