Meter Readers, Utilities in California
Local pay for meter readers, utilities in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 43-5041
$79,040
median pay, California
810
employed in California
+64.2%
vs U.S. median
-12.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What meter readers, utilities earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of meter readers, utilities in California earn between $62,540 and $99,180 a year; the U.S. median is $48,150.
$50,400
P10
$62,540
P25
$79,040
MEDIAN
$102,310
P90
Pay by metro in California
$100,480
$82,420
$75,830
$75,140
$66,870
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