Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $46,310 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $37,730
90th percentile $80,730
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,730
    25th
    $40,320
    50th (median)
    $46,310
    75th
    $63,060
    90th
    $80,730

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 79% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 21% 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
    Cleveland, TN $46,560
    Morristown, TN $45,420
    Clarksville, TN-KY $45,210
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $44,980
    Knoxville, TN $44,890
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,390

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,700
    Customer Service Representatives $37,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Jackson, TN is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Jackson, TN is 5.8% 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 $37,730 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,320.