Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Louisiana
Meter Readers, Utilities in Louisiana earn a median salary of $39,181 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.3% vs the national median of $49,180. An estimated 600 meter readers, utilities are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $32,210 to $45,800 depending on location.
$39,181
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$45,800
Highest paying metro
$32,210
Lowest paying metro
600
Employed in Louisiana
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Meter Readers, Utilities salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,800 | $35,550 | $53,310 | 120 |
| Shreveport, LA | $43,120 | $31,410 | $43,120 | 50 |
| Lafayette, LA | $40,700 | $33,680 | $42,650 | 40 |
| Alexandria, LA | $40,360 | $29,660 | $42,490 | 40 |
| Houma, LA | $40,290 | $35,520 | $48,490 | 30 |
| Central Louisiana | $38,170 | $35,520 | $45,890 | 50 |
| New Orleans, LA | $36,210 | $29,420 | $36,460 | 160 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $35,770 | $30,410 | $45,890 | 70 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $32,210 | $26,350 | $42,420 | 40 |