Meter Readers (Utilities)

Top 3 meter readers Jobs

  • Warehouse Worker (5:00am start time) - Cardinal Health - Grove City,OH

    Pay rate: $20.10 per hour Bonus eligible: No Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental...

  • Medical Courier - Reliable Couriers - Columbus,OH

    20 S 3rd Street - [Delivery Driver] - Competitive Hourly Pay ($27 - $36 per hour) / FT & PT Availability / Flexible Scheduling to Accommodate Preferences - As a Medical Courier, you will: Transport medical specimens, supplies, and equipment in...

  • Water Service Technician - EXAM - City of Columbus, OH - Columbus,OH

    DefinitionUnder general supervision, is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, inspecting, repairing, and replacing water metering systems and related items; performs related duties as required.Examples of Work(Any one position may not...

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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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