Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $37,000 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $29,260
90th percentile $51,600
Employed locally 30
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,260
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $37,000
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $51,600

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 60% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    Montana $66,160
    Morgantown, WV $60,780
    Kansas City, MO-KS $60,020
    Vermont $56,590
    St. Louis, MO-IL $53,260

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,940
    Office Clerks, General $38,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,800
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,470
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Springfield, MO is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Springfield, MO is 24.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $29,260 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.