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What is an electric meter reader and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreElectric Meter ReaderUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $49,130

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
6.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.48%

Asian 2.04%

Black or African American 11.59%

Hispanic or Latino 9.75%

Unknown 4.98%

White 71.17%

Gender

female 28.36%

male 71.64%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
8.3

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an electric meter reader

  1. Explore electric meter reader education requirements

    Most common electric meter reader degrees

    High School Diploma

    34.4 %

    Associate

    25.0 %

    Bachelor's

    21.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific electric meter reader skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service52.96%
    Meter Readings47.04%
  3. Complete relevant electric meter reader training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electric meter readers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an electric meter reader based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electric meter reader resumes.
  4. Research electric meter reader duties and responsibilities

    • Grade student exams and research papers for course in medieval Scandinavian literature in translation
    • Read and service electrical meter for entergy company
  5. Prepare your electric meter reader resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your electric meter reader resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on an electric meter reader resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for electric meter reader jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an electric meter reader job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average electric meter reader salary

The average electric meter reader salary in the United States is $49,130 per year or $24 per hour. Electric meter reader salaries range between $24,000 and $96,000 per year.

Average electric meter reader salary
$49,130 Yearly
$23.62 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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