Meter Readers, Utilities
SOC code 43-5041 · Office and Administrative Support Occupations
National employment
19,430
Mean annual wage
$55,380
Mean hourly wage
$26.63
Median annual wage
$48,150
Median hourly wage
$23.15
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,720 | $16.69 |
| 25th percentile | $39,410 | $18.95 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $48,150 | $23.15 |
| 75th percentile | $65,750 | $31.61 |
| 90th percentile | $85,930 | $41.31 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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- New Accounts Clerks 43-4141$47,670/yr
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 43-4031$48,700/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 43-6014$47,540/yr
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.