Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
SOC 43-5041 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$61,910
per year in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Middle half
$56,360–$63,430
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
140
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Concentration
0.59×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$61,910
published median
United States
$48,150
28.6% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
20th
103 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Michigan ($60,870). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $61,910 median has purchasing power comparable to about $61,726 nationally. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI's BEA regional price parity is 100.3 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
$41,680$92,830
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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