Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $47,470 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $79,920
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $79,920

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 57% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 43% 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
    California $78,970
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $66,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,670
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $63,710
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $63,150

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,750
    Customer Service Representatives $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,710
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,140
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,730
    Office Clerks, General $31,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Huntsville, AL is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Huntsville, AL is 3.5% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.