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Meter Readers, Utilities
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$60,910
Median Annual
$56,040
Total Workforce
10,260
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $101,760 | 40 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $96,700 | 160 |
| #3 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $85,710 | 40 |
| #4 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,020 | 420 |
| #5 | Omaha, NE-IA | $82,540 | 70 |
| #6 | Wisconsin | $80,990 | 230 |
| #7 | California | $78,570 | 890 |
| #8 | Washington | $75,450 | 380 |
| #9 | Reno, NV | $75,240 | 50 |
| #10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74,980 | 200 |
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