Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $41,300 -16% vs national
Median hourly $19.86
10th percentile $41,300
90th percentile $61,740
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,300
    25th
    $41,300
    50th (median)
    $41,300
    75th
    $41,300
    90th
    $61,740

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 66% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 34% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,090
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $49,180
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,740
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,740
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $45,590
    Clarksville, TN-KY $45,210

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,790
    Office Clerks, General $36,080
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,950
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,360
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Bowling Green, KY is $19.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Bowling Green, KY is 16% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $41,300 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,300.