Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Meter Readers, Utilities in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $45,578 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.3% vs the national median of $49,180. An estimated 990 meter readers, utilities are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $38,240 to $66,210 depending on location.
$45,578
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$66,210
Highest paying metro
$38,240
Lowest paying metro
990
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Meter Readers, Utilities salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $66,210 | $39,450 | $74,190 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,010 | $46,580 | $80,630 | 490 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,630 | $38,450 | $77,190 | 270 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $43,800 | $38,240 | $44,610 | — |
| Lancaster, PA | $39,930 | $39,930 | $45,800 | 40 |
| York, PA | $39,310 | $39,310 | $79,070 | 40 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,830 | $37,800 | $68,920 | 40 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $38,240 | $38,000 | $44,610 | — |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $38,240 | $37,870 | $51,200 | 60 |