Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$78,620
National Median
$49,180
Employment
770
Entry Level (10th)
$37,830
Top Earners (90th)
$106,720
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $29,440 more than the national median for meter readers, utilitiess.
There are 0.127 meter readers, utilities jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 1).
Other States for Meter Readers, Utilities
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $87,610 | 230 |
| Nebraska | $84,730 | 110 |
| California | $78,970 | 890 |
| Nevada | $71,600 | 140 |
| New York | $69,050 | 870 |
| Washington | $67,240 | 380 |
| Minnesota | $66,210 | 270 |
| Montana | $66,160 | 40 |
| Oregon | $61,820 | 140 |
| Maine | $61,520 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $60,230 | 400 |
| Colorado | $60,110 | 140 |
| Wyoming | $59,870 | 50 |
| Connecticut | $58,710 | 110 |
| Iowa | $58,600 | 80 |
| Michigan | $57,610 | 280 |
| Maryland | $57,000 | 280 |
| New Jersey | $56,670 | 1,170 |
| Vermont | $56,590 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $56,240 | 40 |