Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #26 of 39 · TN
11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,930 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $45,210
Employment 860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,280P25 $38,820 Median $45,210P75 $61,000P90 $71,850
About 80% of meter readers, utilitiess in Tennessee earn between $30,280 and $71,850. 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 Tennessee is $48,930, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($55,380). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $58,910 | $56,720 | 40 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $53,620 | $53,580 | 40 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $49,330 | $49,100 | 80 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,870 | $52,240 | 50 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $47,100 | $50,610 | 140 |
| Cleveland, TN | $46,560 | $46,280 | 30 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $45,210 | $52,840 | 40 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,700 | $50,240 | 180 |