Careers · Meter Readers, Utilities · South Carolina
Meter Readers, Utilities in South Carolina
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 South Carolina the median pay is $47,850 a year, 1% below the national median of $48,150.
$47,850median pay in South Carolina, per year
$39,110–$58,280middle half earn
410employed in South Carolina
$48,150U.S. median, for comparison
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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
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Meter Readers, Utilities.
Licenses and training in South Carolina
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in other states
California · $79,040Pennsylvania · $78,450Nevada · $76,120Minnesota · $73,930Colorado · $66,550Washington · $65,900Connecticut · $64,180Oregon · $63,660New Jersey · $63,030Alaska · $62,690
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against meter readers, utilities and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against meter readers, utilities and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 43-5041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Carolina, annual.