The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in California is $78,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $78,570.
Pay spans roughly $50,860 at the 10th percentile to $99,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.97 per hour. An estimated 890 people work as meter readers, utilities in California.
| Median (annual) | $78,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $78,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.97 |
| 10th percentile | $50,860 |
| 90th percentile | $99,840 |
| Employment | 890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.