Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Massachusetts

Meter readers, utilities in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $61,240 a year) and the least in Worcester ($59,550), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the meter readers, utilities average at $61,110 and the median at $54,150 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,380.

Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$61,240
Worcester$59,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$61,240	$54,160	$47,480	$48,644	108
Worcester	$59,550	$48,740	$48,340	$47,371	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums 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

More about pay in Massachusetts

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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