SOC 43-5041
Meter Readers, Utilities
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ74/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ19,620
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$49K
$34K โ $86K
Projected Growth
๐-12%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Meter Readers, Utilities face a risk score of 74/100 โ 30 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $49K ($3K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 74/100, Meter Readers, Utilities faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include intelligent document processing and ocr automation and smart form extraction replacing manual data processing. The 19,620 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in building trust-based relationships with executives and coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Meter Readers, Utilities?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Intelligent document processing and OCR automation
Smart form extraction replacing manual data processing
AI scheduling and calendar management assistants
Robotic process automation of data entry workflows
Automated invoice and expense processing
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building trust-based relationships with executives
Coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics
Managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.
Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Geographic information system
Charting software
Map creation software
Data base reporting software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Mathematics
Mechanical
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 72% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 61% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 59% |