Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $44,880 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $58,130
Employed locally 210
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $43,340
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $45,480
    90th
    $58,130

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 70% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 30% 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
    Cleveland, OH $57,500
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,090
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $49,180
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,610
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $47,770
    Columbus, OH $46,930

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,640
    Customer Service Representatives $41,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,730
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Toledo, OH is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Toledo, OH is 8.7% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,340.