The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in New Jersey is $56,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,800.
Pay spans roughly $40,500 at the 10th percentile to $84,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.24 per hour. An estimated 1,170 people work as meter readers, utilities in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $56,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.24 |
| 10th percentile | $40,500 |
| 90th percentile | $84,520 |
| Employment | 1,170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.