Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Illinois
Ranked #13 of 39 · IL
12.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,280 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $60,690
Employment 570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $35,530 Median $60,690P75 $80,830P90 $104,960
About 80% of meter readers, utilitiess in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $104,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean meter readers, utilities salary in Illinois is $62,280, about 12.5% above the U.S. average ($55,380). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,180 | $77,240 | 250 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $39,490 | $44,690 | — |