Occupation ยท SOC 43-5041
Meter Readers, Utilities: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of meter readers, utilities typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 19,620 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $49,180 ($23.64 an hour).
US employment
19,620
Median annual wage
$49,180
Mean annual wage
$55,810
Median hourly wage
$23.64
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Ohio1,680
- 2. Texas1,280
- 3. New Jersey1,170
- 4. Pennsylvania990
- 5. Florida940
- 6. California890
- 7. New York870
- 8. Illinois770
- 9. Tennessee720
- 10. Louisiana670
States that pay the most
- 1. Wisconsin$87,610
- 2. Nebraska$84,730
- 3. California$78,970
- 4. Illinois$78,620
- 5. Nevada$71,600
- 6. New York$69,050
- 7. Washington$67,240
- 8. Minnesota$66,210
- 9. Montana$66,160
- 10. Oregon$61,820
Median annual wage. Based on 49 states and territories with published figures.
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