Meter Readers, Utilities pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for meter readers, utilities is $30.31 an hour ($63,030 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.

$30.31Median hourly pay
$52,290–$83,870Middle half of workers, yearly
870People in this job in New Jersey

That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($48,150). New Jersey ranks 9th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for meter readers, utilities in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.39$48,660
25% of workers$25.14$52,290
Half of workers (median)$30.31$63,030
75% of workers$40.32$83,870
90% of workers$44.09$91,710

Meter Readers, Utilities pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Vineland$50,75030

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.