The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Iowa is $58,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,710.
Pay spans roughly $28,280 at the 10th percentile to $75,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.17 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as meter readers, utilities in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $58,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.17 |
| 10th percentile | $28,280 |
| 90th percentile | $75,850 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.