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Last Update: 6/19/2026
AI Resilience Score for Meter Readers, Utilities:
7.9%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
This result is backed by strong agreement across multiple data sources.
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AI Resilience Report forMeter Readers, Utilities
$49,180 median salary•1,300 annual openings•SOC Code: 43-5040
Meter Readers, Utilities are much less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 5 sources.
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Career: Meter Readers, Utilities
They check and record readings from utility meters, like gas and electricity, to make sure customers are billed correctly for the energy they use.
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Median Wage
$49,180
Jobs (2024)
20,100
Growth (2024-34)
-11.9%
Annual Openings
1,300
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
