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Meter Readers, Utilities in Arizona

Meter readers record consumption readings from utility meters that measure electricity, gas, water, or steam usage. They work for utility companies, municipalities, or contractors, visiting residential and commercial properties to document meter data In Arizona the median pay is $44,760 a year, 7% below the national median of $48,150.

$44,760median pay in Arizona, per year
$38,750–$51,940middle half earn
360employed in Arizona
$48,150U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Arizona and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).

Skills that matter most

SpeakingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningOperation and ControlTime ManagementService Orientation

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and SecurityMathematics (knowledge)Administration and ManagementEngineering and Technology

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O*NET-SOC 43-5041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona, annual.