Gas meter reader demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas meter reader gender statistics
17.1% of gas meter readers are women and 82.9% of gas meter readers are men.
- Male, 82.9%
- Female, 17.1%
Gas meter reader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.9% |
| Female | 17.1% |
Gas meter reader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,508
Female income
$48,350
Gas meter reader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas meter reader positions over time. Currently, 17.1% of gas meter readers are female.
Gas meter reader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.00% | 18.00% |
| 2011 | 85.39% | 14.61% |
| 2012 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2013 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2014 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2015 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2016 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2017 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2018 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2019 | 82.58% | 17.42% |
| 2020 | 76.68% | 23.32% |
| 2021 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
Gas meter reader related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas 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% |
| Gas Meter Reader | 83% | 17% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Gas meter reader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas meter readers is White, which makes up 72.5% of all gas meter readers. Comparatively, 10.0% of gas meter readers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of gas meter readers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Gas meter reader race
| Gas meter reader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Gas meter reader race and ethnicity over time
See how gas meter reader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas meter reader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.99% | 15.85% | 1.97% | 11.01% |
| 2011 | 68.77% | 11.94% | 3.75% | 13.93% |
| 2012 | 68.98% | 15.63% | 2.38% | 9.78% |
| 2013 | 66.16% | 13.14% | 2.68% | 14.19% |
| 2014 | 66.87% | 11.88% | 2.19% | 15.92% |
| 2015 | 69.39% | 14.26% | 2.49% | 9.86% |
| 2016 | 68.13% | 14.54% | 1.78% | 12.27% |
| 2017 | 65.25% | 14.09% | 1.92% | 14.27% |
| 2018 | 70.63% | 12.75% | 2.83% | 11.63% |
| 2019 | 71.21% | 9.72% | 2.39% | 11.57% |
| 2020 | 66.05% | 16.89% | 2.22% | 8.70% |
| 2021 | 72.51% | 9.89% | 2.08% | 10.01% |
Gas meter reader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gas meter readers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown gas meter readers have the lowest average salary at $49,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,094 |
| White | $50,653 |
| Black or African American | $49,461 |
| Asian | $52,808 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,604 |
Gas meter reader age breakdown
The average age of gas meter readers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the gas meter reader population.
Gas meter reader age breakdown
| Gas Meter Reader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Gas meter reader educational attainment
The most common degree for gas meter readers is high school diploma, with 53% of gas meter readers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Gas meter readers by degree level
| Gas meter reader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Gas meter reader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas meter readers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,162 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gas meter readers earn a median annual income of $57,217 compared to $51,758 for gas meter readers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,162 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,153 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,217 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,758 |
Gas meter reader employment statistics
Company size where gas meter readers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas meter readers work.
Gas meter reader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Gas meter reader jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas meter readers are utilities, energy and professional.
Gas meter reader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 26% |
| Energy | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
Gas meter reader turnover and employment statistics
Gas meter reader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas meter readers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas meter reader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas 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 gas meter reader tenure
The average gas meter reader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 gas meter readers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas meter reader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Gas meter reader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Personnel | 6.40% | 103,130 |
| Gas Meter Reader | 7.79% | - |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Aircraft Log Clerk | 10.63% | 69,319 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Operations/Dispatch | 17.25% | 60,313 |
Similar gas meter reader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Personnel | 6.40% | 103,130 |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Window/Distribution Clerk | 10.33% | 74,613 |
| Aircraft Log Clerk | 10.63% | 69,319 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Operations/Dispatch | 17.25% | 60,313 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas meter readers
- Samoan, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Gas meter reader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Samoan | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
