Meter Readers (Utilities)

Top 3 meter readers Jobs

  • Senior Area Manager - Western Region (Utilities) - Heath Consultants Incorporated - Phoenix, AZ

    Gas Leak Survey, Meter Reading and Damage Prevention experience preferred. * Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required, specifically in Excel and Word. * Familiarity with ...

  • Building Engineer - CCS Facility Services - Boulder, CO

    ... reading professional publications, growing personal networks and possibly participating in ... meter and hood), pressure gauges, drain augers, plungers, safety goggles, ear protection and fire ...

  • Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technicain - Country Archer - San Bernardino, CA

    Daily functions such as thermometer calibration inspection, scale calibration verification, water activity meter calibration, ATP swabbing and reader calibration, pre-operational / operational / GMP ...

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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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