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Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,040
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.1% vs 2024
$79,610
Mean Salary
$79,040
Median Salary
$38.00
Hourly Rate
810 people work as Meter Readers, Utilities in California
Meter Readers, Utilities salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Meter Readers, Utilities in California earn a median salary of $79,040 per year ($6,586/month).
This is 46.0% above the national average of $54,146.
California ranks #1 out of 39 states for Meter Readers, Utilities pay.
Approximately 810 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Meter Readers, Utilities
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Service Orientation
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.71
Public Safety and Security
3.47
English Language
3.35
Mathematics
3.07
Mechanical
2.92
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(71.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Meter Readers, Utilities in California
Salaries for Meter Readers, Utilities in California range from $50,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,310 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,540 and $99,180.
Median $79,040
P10: $50,400P25: $62,540P75: $99,180P90: $102,310
10th
$50,400
25th
$62,540
Median
$79,040
75th
$99,180
90th
$102,310
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,400
$24.23
$4,200
25th Percentile
$62,540
$30.07
$5,211
Median (50th)
$79,040
$38.00
$6,586
75th Percentile
$99,180
$47.68
$8,265
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$102,310
$49.19
$8,525
Note: The mean (average) salary of $79,610 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make in California?
The median annual salary for Meter Readers, Utilities in California is $79,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $79,610.
What is the salary range for a Meter Readers, Utilities in California?
Salaries for Meter Readers, Utilities in California range from $50,400 at the 10th percentile to $102,310 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,540 and $99,180.
What is the starting salary for a Meter Readers, Utilities in California?
Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities positions in California typically start around $50,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,540 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Meter Readers, Utilities in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 810 people are employed as Meter Readers, Utilities in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Meter Readers, Utilities in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Meter Readers, Utilities in California is approximately $38.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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