Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Ohio

Meter readers, utilities in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $74,450 a year) and the least in Akron ($49,490), across the 5 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the meter readers, utilities average at $56,420 and the median at $47,780 for 1,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,380.

Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$74,450
Cincinnati$58,270
Columbus$54,300
Toledo$50,740
Akron$49,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$74,450	$77,660	$65,100	$57,739	94
Cincinnati	$58,270	$51,220	$42,930	$46,791	95
Columbus	$54,300	$47,430	$46,420	$43,401	95
Toledo	$50,740	$44,790	$44,790	$40,728	91
Akron	$49,490	$44,840	$41,790	$39,789	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other states

Meter Readers, Utilities salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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