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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities



Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Central Minnesota 205$30.24/hr$21.20/hr$25.03/hr$29.61/hr$33.09/hr$39.01/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and Utilities190$37.58/hr
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration60$29.61/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/A$17.67/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota 10$29.13/hr-8.3%
Northwest Minnesota 10$31.98/hr-7.7%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 10$29.13/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 10$31.98/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 10$31.17/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 20$29.61/hr-13.8%
Southeast Minnesota 20$31.17/hr-11.1%
Southwest Minnesota 20$30.05/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20$43.14/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 20$30.05/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 180$32.20/hr-12.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 200$32.20/hrN/A
Minnesota 270$32.20/hr-12.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Bridge and Lock Tenders 70$35.55/hr1.2%
Driver/Sales Workers 8,800$15.78/hr10.2%
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 240$28.48/hr11.8%


  • Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
  • Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.
  • Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
  • Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
  • Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
  • Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
  • Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
  • Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
  • Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on meters.
  • Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.