Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $49,390 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $100,350
Employed locally 80
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $49,390
    75th
    $74,100
    90th
    $100,350

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 64% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 36% 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
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,210
    Illinois $78,620
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $70,110
    Washington $67,240
    Minnesota $66,210

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,340
    Customer Service Representatives$42,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,220
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Indianapolis, IN is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.