The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Illinois is $78,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,330.
Pay spans roughly $37,830 at the 10th percentile to $106,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.80 per hour. An estimated 770 people work as meter readers, utilities in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $78,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.80 |
| 10th percentile | $37,830 |
| 90th percentile | $106,720 |
| Employment | 770 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.