Meter Readers (Utilities)

Top 3 meter readers Jobs

  • District Technician - Southwest Gas - Willcox, AZ

    ... meter reading and complete non-pay/turn-off orders when assigned Use ladders and other equipment necessary for access to single- and multiple-story equipment locations Provide situational-specific ...

  • Receptionist - Okland Construction - Tempe, AZ

    This includes maintaining meter reads for the copy machines in the office. * Organizes the front desk and work room every night to ensure everything is in order for the next morning. Also, ensures ...

  • Environmental Coordinator - Don Plant (Pocatello, ID) - J.R. Simplot - Pocatello, ID

    Cross-train in other environmental areas as part of the team including Land Application (flow meter readings , isolation and seasonal draining, and sampling), air compliance (as noted above), and ...

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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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