Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $45,100 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $72,680
Employed locally 90
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $45,100
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $58,380
    90th
    $72,680

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 63% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meter Readers, Utilities

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Nebraska $84,730

    Nearby metros — Meter Readers, Utilities salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $57,500
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,090
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $49,180
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,610
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $47,770
    Columbus, OH $46,930

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$43,260
    Office Clerks, General$43,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,590
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Akron, OH is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.80 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Meter Readers, Utilities salaries?

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Akron, OH is 8.3% below the national median of $49,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meter Readers, Utilities in Akron?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,100.