Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Oklahoma
$46,500 / year
≈ $3,900 per month · $22.36 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Oklahoma · median $41,000
25th percentile
$37,000Average
$46,50075th percentile
$50,500
$37,000Average
$46,50075th percentile
$50,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary by state
Alabama$51,500
Alaska$64,000
Arizona$50,500
Arkansas$42,000
California$82,500
Colorado$72,000
Connecticut$72,500
Delaware$66,500
Florida$49,500
Georgia$49,000
Hawaii$57,000
Illinois$64,500
Indiana$60,000
Iowa$60,500
Kansas$50,500
Kentucky$48,500
Louisiana$40,000
Massachusetts$63,000
Michigan$65,000
Minnesota$70,500
Mississippi$42,000
Missouri$56,500
Nevada$74,500
New Jersey$70,000
New Mexico$53,500
New York$66,500
North Carolina$46,500
Ohio$58,500
Oklahoma$46,500
Oregon$63,500
Pennsylvania$73,500
Rhode Island$60,000
South Carolina$49,500
Tennessee$50,500
Texas$46,000
Virginia$46,500
Washington$75,500
West Virginia$60,500
Wyoming$69,000
About this role
Meter Readers, Utilities is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Meter Readers, Utilitiess do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
- Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
- Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
- Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.
- Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
Top skills: Time Management Speaking Service Orientation Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Meter Readers, Utilities pay by experience level
Entry level$36,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$41,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$50,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$68,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$89,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-12%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,300
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
9,360 workers
$53,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
9,360 workers
$53,000Utilities
6,470 workers
$70,000Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
3,320 workers
$78,500Administrative and Support Services
2,830 workers
$43,500Other Support Services
2,310 workers
$44,000Water, Sewage and Other Systems
1,620 workers
$55,500Natural Gas Distribution
1,530 workers
$66,500Employment Services
500 workers
$41,500Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
290 workers
$44,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Meter Readers, Utilities pays 6% above the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).
Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support
Statistical Assistant$57,500
Financial Clerks, All Other$58,500
Cargo and Freight Agents$59,000
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54,500
Procurement Clerk$54,000
Careers related to Meter Readers, Utilities
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Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Meter Readers, Utilities make?
The average base salary for a Meter Readers, Utilities in the United States is $57,500 per year, or about $27.64 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $41,000 and $68,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?
The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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