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

PercentileAnnual wageHourly 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

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.