California

Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$79,610
+43.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.28
 
10th Percentile
$50,400
Entry level
90th Percentile
$102,310
Senior level
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Salary Range

Meter Readers, Utilities in California earn between $50,400 and $102,310, with a mean of $79,610. The national average for this role is $55,419.

$79,610 mean
10th Percentile$50,40090th Percentile$102,310

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$79,610
National Average$55,419
Washington$73,150
Nevada$72,100
Pennsylvania$71,010
Connecticut$69,880
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.