Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $70,060 +42.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.69
10th percentile $53,130
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 60
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,130
    25th
    $61,670
    50th (median)
    $70,060
    75th
    $81,070
    90th
    $95,640

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 68% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 32% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,380

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Customer Service Representatives $46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in San Diego, CA is $33.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in San Diego, CA is 42.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $53,130 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,670.