Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $66,410 +35% vs national
Median hourly $31.93
10th percentile $41,840
90th percentile $95,480
Employed locally 200
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,840
    25th
    $62,130
    50th (median)
    $66,410
    75th
    $75,320
    90th
    $95,480

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 59% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 41% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,810
    Washington $67,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,500
    Iowa $58,600
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $57,670

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $51,090
    Office Clerks, General $53,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $78,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $58,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $45,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Seattle, WA is $31.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Seattle, WA is 35% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $41,840 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,130.