Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $39,930 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.20
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $66,730
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $39,930
    50th (median)
    $39,930
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $66,730

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 48% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 52% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $66,210
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,010
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,830
    Pittsburgh, PA $44,630

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,910
    Customer Service Representatives $42,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,900
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Lancaster, PA is $19.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Lancaster, PA is 18.8% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,930.