Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$56,670
National Median
$49,180
Employment
1,170
Entry Level (10th)
$40,500
Top Earners (90th)
$84,520
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $7,490 more than the national median for meter readers, utilitiess.
There are 0.275 meter readers, utilities jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 2.16).
Other States for Meter Readers, Utilities
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $87,610 | 230 |
| Nebraska | $84,730 | 110 |
| California | $78,970 | 890 |
| Illinois | $78,620 | 770 |
| 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 |
| Vermont | $56,590 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $56,240 | 40 |