Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $40,290 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.37
10th percentile $35,670
90th percentile $72,470
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,670
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $40,290
    75th
    $50,690
    90th
    $72,470

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 52% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 48% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $70,110
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $70,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,810
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $64,750
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,670

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,810
    Customer Service Representatives $38,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,250
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Fayetteville, AR is $19.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Fayetteville, AR is 18.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $35,670 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.