Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $38,830 -21% vs national
Median hourly $18.67
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $93,070
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $37,800
    50th (median)
    $38,830
    75th
    $68,920
    90th
    $93,070

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 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
    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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $66,210
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,010
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,830
    Pittsburgh, PA $44,630

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,640
    Customer Service Representatives $38,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,880
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,310
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Scranton, PA is $18.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Scranton, PA is 21% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,800.