SOC 43-5041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meter Readers, Utilities — Reno
Reno, NV · 1 metro areas compared
In Reno, NV the median wage for Meter Readers, Utilities reaches $89,460 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Reno, NV the median wage for Meter Readers, Utilities reaches $89,460 a year. That is 85.8% more than the national median of $48,150. Pay ranges from under $46,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,060 to $99,790.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.29 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Las Vegas records the highest median at $66,930. Of the 499 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 99th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,170 | −4.1% |
| 25th | $64,060 | +33.0% |
| Median (50th) | $89,460 | +85.8% |
| 75th | $99,790 | +107.2% |
| 90th | $99,790 | +107.2% |
| Mean | $82,320 | +71.0% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $66,930 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reno sit close to the national average, so $89,460 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$89,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,460US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,460 a year, 85.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,170 to $99,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $66,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Reno, NV?
The median annual wage is $89,460, or $43.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,150, so pay in Reno, NV is 85.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Reno, NV earns more than $99,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Las Vegas, at $66,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Reno, NV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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