Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for meter readers, utilities is $20.74 an hour ($43,140 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.

$20.74Median hourly pay
$38,800–$51,360Middle half of workers, yearly
670People in this job in Georgia

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($48,150). Georgia ranks 32nd of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for meter readers, utilities in Georgia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.33$36,040
25% of workers$18.65$38,800
Half of workers (median)$20.74$43,140
75% of workers$24.69$51,360
90% of workers$30.58$63,610

Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbus$50,05030
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$43,140310

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for meter readers, utilities

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -10.5% over ten years, declining · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Water InspectorElectric Meter ReaderGas Meter ReaderMeter ReaderMeter Reading ClerkMeter Record ClerkMeter Service RepresentativeMeter Service RepMeter Service TechnicianMeter Service TechMeter Service WorkerMeter Tech

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.