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Meter Readers, Utilities

Median Salary
47,720
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

54%

State and local government

39%

Private not for profit

5%

Federal Government

1%

Self-employed

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$33,280

10%

$47,720

Median

$80,410

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    71%

  • Some college

    17%

  • Associate's degree

    8%

  • Bachelor's degree

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Mathematics
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.