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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$29.22
Entry wage$24.38
10th percentile wage$22.08
50th percentile wage$29.10
90th percentile wage$37.39
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$29.10 $20.05  $9.05
2015$28.05+3.8%$19.32 +3.8%$8.72
2014$27.50+2.0%$18.95 +2.0%$8.55
2013$26.95+2.0%$18.57 +2.0%$8.38
2012$26.49+1.7%$18.25 +1.7%$8.24
2011$26.01+1.8%$17.92 +1.8%$8.09
2010$25.60+1.6%$17.64 +1.6%$7.96
2009$25.12+1.9%$17.31 +1.9%$7.81
2008$24.43+2.8%$16.83 +2.8%$7.60
2007$23.65+3.3%$16.30 +3.3%$7.36
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.10 $23.35  $5.75
2015$28.05+3.8%$22.70 +2.9%$5.35
2014$27.50+2.0%$22.21 +2.2%$5.29
2013$26.95+2.0%$21.76 +2.1%$5.18
2012$26.49+1.7%$21.39 +1.7%$5.10
2011$26.01+1.8%$21.05 +1.6%$4.95
2010$25.60+1.6%$20.70 +1.7%$4.90
2009$25.12+1.9%$20.42 +1.4%$4.70
2008$24.43+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%$4.53
2007$23.65+3.3%$19.26 +3.3%$4.39
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  
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