Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for meter readers, utilities is $37.72 an hour ($78,450 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.

$37.72Median hourly pay
$47,740–$83,350Middle half of workers, yearly
860People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 63% higher than the U.S. median ($48,150). Pennsylvania ranks 2nd of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for meter readers, utilities in Pennsylvania

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.90$39,310
25% of workers$22.95$47,740
Half of workers (median)$37.72$78,450
75% of workers$40.07$83,350
90% of workers$48.05$99,940

Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$83,350400
Pittsburgh$78,290250
York-Hanover$39,31040

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78,120
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Power Plant Operators$95,800
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$98,930

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.