Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $76,380 +55.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.72
10th percentile $50,250
90th percentile $97,560
Employed locally 50
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,250
    25th
    $51,370
    50th (median)
    $76,380
    75th
    $94,710
    90th
    $97,560

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 81% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 19% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,210
    California $78,970
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,690

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,000
    Customer Service Representatives $47,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,280
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $56,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Sacramento, CA is $36.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Sacramento, CA is 55.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $50,250 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,370.