Meter Readers, Utilities salary in the United States
$34,720
10th
$39,410
25th
$48,150
Median
$65,750
75th
$85,930
90th
National median
$48,150
2025 OEWS
Mean
$55,380
Hourly median
$23.15
Employment
19,430
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $100,480 | 140 |
| Reno, NV | $89,460 | 40 |
| Omaha, NE | $87,320 | 60 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,350 | 400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,420 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,180 | 250 |
| CA | $79,040 | 810 |
| PA | $78,450 | 860 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $78,290 | 250 |
| Cleveland, OH | $77,660 | 90 |
| NV | $76,120 | 160 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,830 | 130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,140 | 210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,020 | 60 |
| Seattle, WA | $74,030 | 180 |
| MN | $73,930 | 120 |
| Green Bay, WI | $69,070 | 40 |
| Hartford, CT | $67,130 | 50 |
| Denver, CO | $67,090 | 60 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $66,930 | 80 |
| San Diego, CA | $66,870 | 60 |
| CO | $66,550 | 150 |
| WA | $65,900 | 390 |
| Portland, OR | $65,600 | 60 |
| CT | $64,180 | 140 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.