Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $47,210 -4% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $81,090
Employed locally 70
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $65,890
    90th
    $81,090

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 50% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 50% 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
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $66,410
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $64,750
    Maine $61,520
    Maryland $57,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,040

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,920
    Customer Service Representatives $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,270
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Worcester, MA is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Worcester, MA is 4% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.