Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $73,690 +49.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.43
10th percentile $50,960
90th percentile $97,160
Employed locally 210
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,960
    25th
    $55,420
    50th (median)
    $73,690
    75th
    $81,890
    90th
    $97,160

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,210
    California $78,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,380

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,180
    Customer Service Representatives$47,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Los Angeles, CA is $35.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Los Angeles, CA is 49.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $50,960 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,420.