Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $37,820 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $79,680
Employed locally 90
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $36,230
    50th (median)
    $37,820
    75th
    $55,710
    90th
    $79,680

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 54% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 46% 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
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,440
    Oklahoma $37,820
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,630
    Tulsa, OK $36,410

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,910
    Office Clerks, General $37,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,590
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Oklahoma City, OK is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 23.1% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,230.