Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $56,590 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.21
10th percentile $52,140
90th percentile $67,120
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,140
    25th
    $52,140
    50th (median)
    $56,590
    75th
    $57,740
    90th
    $67,120

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 62% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 38% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,540
    Customer Service Representatives $46,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Burlington, VT is $27.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Burlington, VT is 15.1% above 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $52,140 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,140.