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Average Meter Readers, Utilitie Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a meter readers, utilitie make in the United States?

The average salary for a meter readers, utilitie in the United States is $53,610, but the range typically falls between $37,660 and $65,600. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.77, with a range between $18.11 and $31.54.

There are approximately 19,900 people employed as a meter readers, utilitie in the United States. With Texas, New Jersey, California employing the highest number of meter readers, utilities.The state with the best pay for a meter readers, utilitie is Nebraska, with an average annual salary of $66,470, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $37,790.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$31,320$15.06
25th Percentile$37,660$18.11
Median$47,720$22.94
75th Percentile$65,600$31.54
90th Percentile$82,150$39.5

Average meter readers, utilitie salary by location

The salary of a meter readers, utilitie can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a meter readers, utilitie in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for meter readers, utilities are Nebraska, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Washington, California while the worst states are Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, North Carolina.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$28,940$43,820$68,730
Arizona$39,420$60,690$82,150
Arkansas$28,360$42,720$80,270
California$48,840$71,970$96,040
Colorado$49,140$65,260$84,610
Connecticut$38,110$67,190$84,670
Delaware$42,080$57,030$80,740
Florida$31,650$47,690$74,040
Georgia$30,580$49,520$83,530
Hawaii$38,680$59,800$80,940
Idaho$32,490$60,870$77,920
Illinois$34,530$57,460$82,360
Indiana$35,220$54,070$91,140
Iowa$39,450$55,120$70,660
Kansas$39,560$44,110$64,650
Kentucky$30,420$44,690$57,470
Louisiana$25,380$41,370$53,210
Maine$35,070$64,420$111,990
Maryland$42,250$60,400$75,840
Massachusetts$51,690$71,090$84,720
Michigan$32,970$60,050$94,640
Minnesota$38,630$62,960$82,940
Mississippi$26,770$37,790$60,390
Missouri$32,910$65,100$103,130
Montana$43,190$65,180$73,910
Nebraska$39,520$66,470$80,470
Nevada$36,300$63,010$84,130
New Jersey$38,410$58,460$82,690
New Mexico$32,330$47,280$64,360
New York$41,730$69,310$110,990
North Carolina$30,280$42,260$63,590
Ohio$31,200$52,150$72,190
Oklahoma$20,010$40,140$66,710
Oregon$54,080$68,770$89,040
Pennsylvania$36,440$62,090$88,980
South Carolina$31,370$45,480$62,770
Tennessee$31,710$48,250$69,800
Texas$29,370$41,630$50,540
Utah$24,370$42,120$66,590
Vermont$52,200$61,540$74,510
Virginia$30,170$43,610$65,770
Washington$54,950$74,960$90,630
West Virginia$31,990$55,750$77,280
Wisconsin$46,480$73,110$94,960
Wyoming$41,670$61,030$106,820

Even between cities, the salary of a meter readers, utilitie can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for meter readers, utilities is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $96,300.The city with the lowest average salary for meter readers, utilities is Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $30,630.

Areas with highest average salaries for meter readers, utilities

  1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $96,300
  2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $82,530
  3. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA - $79,350
  4. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA - $76,460
  5. Omaha-Council Bluffs area, NE - $75,600

Areas with lowest average salaries for meter readers, utilities

  1. Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $30,630
  2. Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $31,210
  3. El Paso, TX - $32,640
  4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, TX - $33,240
  5. Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA - $33,320

Employment trends for meter readers, utilities in the United States

The number of meter readers, utilities in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of meter readers, utilities has decreased by -6,590. On average, the number of meter readers, utilities has been increasing by -6.2% each year. The salary of meter readers, utilities has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of meter readers, utilities has increased by $7,450. On average, the salary of meter readers, utilities has been increasing by 4.0% each year.

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How meter readers, utilities salaries compare to other office and administrative support occupations

Meter Readers, Utilities are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for meter readers, utilities compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.

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