Salaries vary widely depending on the skill and experience of the worker and the geographic location of the utility company. In February 2020, Salary.com reported the median annual salary for meter readers was $48,214; salaries ranged from less than $38,562 to more than $62,201. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, meter readers earned a median annual salary of $40,360 in May 2018. Earnings ranged from less than $24,600 to more than $71,040.

Meter readers who work in the private sector earn more than their counterparts at municipal utility companies. Meter readers who are employed part time are usually paid an hourly rate.

Meter readers usually have a regular 40-hour workweek, with extra pay for overtime. Most full-time employees receive the usual health and vacation benefits, with some employees receiving pension benefits.

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