Meter Readers (Utilities)

Top 3 meter readers Jobs

  • Electric Meter Technician II - BORDER STATES - Columbus,OH

    Electric Meter Technician II Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for...

  • Data Entry Assistant (Remote) - Jobcertify - Columbus,OH

    About the job Data Entry Assistant (Remote) Please note that this is a casual position as defined by the collective bargaining agreement. Casual employees currently work 40 hours per week, but there is no guarantee of hours. A casual...

  • Project Scheduler - Leidos - Columbus,OH

    Description Leidos Engineering is seeking a Project Scheduler to assist in the oversight and coordination of projects for a large electric utility client. Ideal Candidates will have a strong background in scheduling complex...

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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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