Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $36,410 -26% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $88,200
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $34,810
    50th (median)
    $36,410
    75th
    $50,010
    90th
    $88,200

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 54% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 46% 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
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,440
    Oklahoma $37,820
    Oklahoma City, OK $37,820
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,630

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,790
    Office Clerks, General $37,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,740
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Tulsa, OK is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Tulsa, OK is 26% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,810.