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Meter Readers, Utilities
Role Overview
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $87,610 |
| Nebraska | $84,730 |
| California | $78,970 |
| Illinois | $78,620 |
| Nevada | $71,600 |
| New York | $69,050 |
| Washington | $67,240 |
| Minnesota | $66,210 |
| Montana | $66,160 |
| Oregon | $61,820 |
| Maine | $61,520 |
| West Virginia | $60,230 |
| Colorado | $60,110 |
| Wyoming | $59,870 |
| Connecticut | $58,710 |
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Median Annual Salary
$49,180
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-12.0%
Avg. annual openings
1.3k
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