Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $77,780 +58.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.40
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $96,630
Employed locally 50
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $51,630
    50th (median)
    $77,780
    75th
    $96,530
    90th
    $96,630

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 92% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 8% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $65,330
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,490
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $50,930
    Jacksonville, FL $44,200

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,580
    Office Clerks, General $46,260
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Reno, NV is $37.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Reno, NV is 58.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,630.