Meter Readers (Utilities)

Top 3 meter readers Jobs

  • Work-from-Home Healthcare Support - Home Health Experience a Plus - NexRep - Columbus,OH

    Title: Patient Resource Specialist Status: Remote, W-9 (Independent Contractor) Make a difference while working from home as a Patient Resource...

  • Meter Maintenance Tech - ZipRecruiter - Columbus,OH

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMeter Technician | $17 | Monday –...

  • Packer - SMX Staffing - Columbus,OH

    With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their well-being? We...

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What Meter readers Do

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.


Meter reader Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 27,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $45,720

Job Outlook for Meter readers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -2,300
  • Growth rate: -9 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Meter reader

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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