Meter Readers (Utilities)
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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.