Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Meter Readers, Utilities in Tennessee earn a median salary of $43,016 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.5% vs the national median of $49,180. An estimated 790 meter readers, utilities are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $37,350 to $53,620 depending on location.
$43,016
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$53,620
Highest paying metro
$37,350
Lowest paying metro
790
Employed in Tennessee
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Meter Readers, Utilities salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Tennessee | $53,620 | $41,240 | $63,610 | 40 |
| Cleveland, TN | $46,560 | $35,960 | $61,000 | 30 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,310 | $40,320 | $63,060 | 40 |
| Morristown, TN | $45,420 | $34,600 | $68,970 | 30 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $45,210 | $39,530 | $61,280 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $44,980 | $38,500 | $52,420 | 30 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,890 | $40,430 | $69,240 | 70 |
| Nashville, TN | $43,390 | $37,560 | $55,320 | 100 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $40,780 | $35,660 | $47,220 | 30 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $40,080 | $35,600 | $41,630 | 50 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,950 | $34,020 | $60,750 | 40 |
| North Central Tennessee | $37,900 | $28,920 | $39,490 | 100 |
| West Tennessee | $37,790 | $28,080 | $49,410 | 120 |
| East Tennessee | $37,350 | $28,080 | $57,200 | 70 |