Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $63,310 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $39,830
90th percentile $92,060
Employed locally 280
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,830
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $63,310
    75th
    $86,480
    90th
    $92,060

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 75% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 25% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Phoenix, AZ is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Phoenix, AZ is 28.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $39,830 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.