Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois

Meter Readers, Utilities in Illinois earn a median salary of $51,254 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.2% vs the national median of $49,180. An estimated 620 meter readers, utilities are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $36,800 to $79,210 depending on location.

$51,254 Avg median salary in Illinois
$79,210 Highest paying metro
$36,800 Lowest paying metro
620 Employed in Illinois

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      Meter Readers, Utilities salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Chicago, IL-IN $79,210 $76,710 $103,000 420
      Northwest Illinois $50,710 $44,910 $71,620 40
      South Illinois $47,000 $35,000 $67,560 40
      East Central Illinois $42,550 $36,120 $66,930 50
      West Central Illinois $36,800 $35,210 $51,790 70

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