Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $40,670 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.56
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $61,450
Employed locally 50
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $40,670
    75th
    $57,150
    90th
    $61,450

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 48% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 52% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Nevada $71,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,500
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $51,410
    Pennsylvania $45,840

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Richmond, VA is $19.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Richmond, VA is 17.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.