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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$33.06
Entry wage$29.81
10th percentile wage$27.72
50th percentile wage$34.31
90th percentile wage$38.10
Meter Readers, Utilities (43-5041)
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$34.31 $19.53  $14.78
2015$33.07+3.8%$18.82 +3.8%$14.25
2014$32.42+2.0%$18.45 +2.0%$13.97
2013$31.77+2.0%$18.09 +2.0%$13.69
2012$31.23+1.7%$17.78 +1.7%$13.45
2011$30.67+1.8%$17.46 +1.8%$13.21
2010$30.18+1.6%$17.18 +1.6%$13.00
2009$29.61+1.9%$16.86 +1.9%$12.76
2008$28.80+2.8%$16.40 +2.8%$12.41
2007$27.89+3.3%$15.87 +3.3%$12.01
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$34.31 $21.85  $12.46
2015$33.07+3.8%$21.24 +2.9%$11.83
2014$32.42+2.0%$20.78 +2.2%$11.64
2013$31.77+2.0%$20.37 +2.1%$11.41
2012$31.23+1.7%$20.02 +1.7%$11.22
2011$30.67+1.8%$19.70 +1.6%$10.96
2010$30.18+1.6%$19.37 +1.7%$10.81
2009$29.61+1.9%$19.11 +1.4%$10.51
2008$28.80+2.8%$18.62 +2.6%$10.18
2007$27.89+3.3%$18.02 +3.3%$9.86
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $34.31 60
Eastern $30.41 20
Southwest $29.10  
South Central $27.63 70
Northwest $21.71 30
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $27.63 70
North Central $34.31 60
Northwest $21.71 30
Eastern $30.41 20
Southwest $29.10  
Wages in other areas
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