Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $95,330 +93.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.83
10th percentile $84,370
90th percentile $120,360
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,370
    25th
    $84,470
    50th (median)
    $95,330
    75th
    $104,760
    90th
    $120,360

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 61% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 39% 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
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Nebraska $84,730
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,210

    Nearby metros — Meter Readers, Utilities salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,210
    California $78,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,380
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,690

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in San Jose, CA is $45.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in San Jose, CA is 93.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $84,370 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,470.