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Meter Readers, Utilities
Office and Administrative Support · SOC 43-5041
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$48,150
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,800
Proj. Annual Openings
19,430
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure19.1%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Critical Thinking
5.Service Orientation
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
Common titles: Field Technician, Fieldman, Meter Reader, Meter Reader Inspector, Meter Reading Clerk, Meter Technician
Representative Tasks
- •Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
- •Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
- •Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
- •Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.
- •Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Enter information into databases or software programs.
- •Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
- •Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
- •Record service or repair activities.
- •Verify accuracy of data.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office software · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotGeographic information system GIS systems
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
27.0%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 19.1% |
| Outlook | Average | 22% Bright |
| Median Salary | $48,150 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |