Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $38,240 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $30,020
90th percentile $50,110
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,020
    25th
    $35,640
    50th (median)
    $38,240
    75th
    $38,460
    90th
    $50,110

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 63% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 37% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,080
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $38,730

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,580
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Jackson, MS is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Jackson, MS is 22.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $30,020 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,640.