Electric Meter Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Electric Meter Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electric Meter Technician in the United States is $84,854 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Electric Meter Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,572
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,519 to $96,222
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,108
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Electric Meter Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,222 $8,019 $1,850 $46
Average $84,854 $7,071 $1,632 $41
25th Percentile $74,519 $6,210 $1,433 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Electric Meter Technician Salaries

An Electric Meter Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Electric Meter Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Electric Meter Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,950.
  • California: $93,594.
  • Massachusetts: $92,347.

Top Paying Cities for Electric Meter Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $107,026
  • San Francisco: $105,855
  • Oakland: $103,624

What Skills Can Increase an Electric Meter Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.17% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Mechanical Systems (Mentioned in 5.16% Job Postings): Using mechanical principles to complete tasks by utilizing physical components.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 2.58% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 6.17%
Mechanical Systems 5.16%
Schematic 2.58%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Electric Meter Technician's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$97,582
15%
Analysis
$95,037
12%
Problem Solving
$92,491
9%
Integrity
$91,642
8%
Written Communication
$91,642
8%
Communicates Effectively
$91,642
8%
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Electric Meter Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electric Meter Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electric Meter Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electric Meter Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Electric Meter Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$101,825$49.020%

How Education impacts an Electric Meter Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electric Meter Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Electric Meter Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $80,059 and $86,805).

Electric Meter Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electric Meter Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 51.0%
Associates 28.5%
Bachelors 13.8%
Masters 3.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Electric Meter Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electric Meter Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Electric Meter Technician

Salaries for an Electric Meter Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,858 in 2023 to around $59,305 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electric Meter Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Electric Meter Technician Over Time

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2023
$59,858
2024
$59,714
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FAQ about Electric Meter Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Electric Meter Technician?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Electric Meter Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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