Electric meter reader demographics and statistics in the US
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Electric meter reader gender statistics
28.4% of electric meter readers are women and 71.6% of electric meter readers are men.
- Male, 71.6%
- Female, 28.4%
Electric meter reader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.6% |
| Female | 28.4% |
Electric meter reader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,278
Female income
$49,946
Electric meter reader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric meter reader positions over time. Currently, 28.4% of electric meter readers are female.
Electric meter reader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.32% | 29.68% |
| 2011 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2012 | 73.12% | 26.88% |
| 2013 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2014 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2015 | 72.60% | 27.40% |
| 2016 | 71.89% | 28.11% |
| 2017 | 71.54% | 28.46% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2019 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
| 2020 | 63.11% | 36.89% |
| 2021 | 71.64% | 28.36% |
Electric meter reader related jobs gender ratio
We compared electric meter readers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Electric Meter Reader | 72% | 28% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Electric meter reader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric meter readers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all electric meter readers. Comparatively, 11.6% of electric meter readers are Black or African American and 9.7% of electric meter readers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.2%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Electric meter reader race
| Electric meter reader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Electric meter reader race and ethnicity over time
See how electric meter reader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric meter reader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.65% | 17.56% | 1.92% | 10.74% |
| 2011 | 67.43% | 13.65% | 3.70% | 13.66% |
| 2012 | 67.65% | 17.33% | 2.33% | 9.52% |
| 2013 | 64.83% | 14.84% | 2.63% | 13.93% |
| 2014 | 65.53% | 13.59% | 2.15% | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 68.06% | 15.96% | 2.44% | 9.60% |
| 2016 | 66.79% | 16.24% | 1.74% | 12.01% |
| 2017 | 63.91% | 15.80% | 1.88% | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 69.29% | 14.46% | 2.79% | 11.37% |
| 2019 | 69.87% | 11.43% | 2.34% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 64.72% | 18.59% | 2.18% | 8.44% |
| 2021 | 71.17% | 11.59% | 2.04% | 9.75% |
Electric meter reader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electric meter readers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown electric meter readers have the lowest average salary at $50,750.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,750 |
| White | $52,436 |
| Black or African American | $51,147 |
| Asian | $54,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,382 |
Electric meter reader age breakdown
The average age of electric meter readers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the electric meter reader population.
Electric meter reader age breakdown
| Electric Meter Reader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Electric meter reader educational attainment
The most common degree for electric meter readers is high school diploma, with 34% of electric meter readers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Electric meter readers by degree level
| Electric meter reader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Electric meter reader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electric meter readers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,039 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electric meter readers earn a median annual income of $59,556 compared to $53,632 for electric meter readers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,039 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,556 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,632 |
Electric meter reader employment statistics
Most electric meter readers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where electric meter readers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electric meter readers work.
Electric meter reader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Electric meter reader jobs by company type
Employees with the electric meter reader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electric meter readers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electric meter reader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 9% |
Electric meter reader jobs by industry
The most common industries for electric meter readers are utilities, energy and professional.
Electric meter reader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 32% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Electric meter reader turnover and employment statistics
Electric meter reader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric meter readers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric meter reader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric meter reader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.82% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 4.49% |
| 2014 | 5.06% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 2.87% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average electric meter reader tenure
The average electric meter reader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 electric meter readers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric meter reader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Electric meter reader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric meter readers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Storeroom Attendant | 6.40% | 44,854 |
| Electric Meter Reader | 7.79% | - |
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Box Estimator | 10.63% | 11,897 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 69,103 |
Similar electric meter reader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Storeroom Attendant | 6.40% | 44,854 |
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Box Estimator | 10.63% | 11,897 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 69,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by electric meter readers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Electric meter reader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |