43-5041.00

Meter Readers, Utilities

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

8.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 81% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 85% probability of automation for this role
paper →
81%
of jobs safer
190
jobs riskier than this
-12.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Meter Readers collect utility meter data by physically visiting locations — a role being rapidly eliminated by smart meter technology (AMI) that transmits data automatically. The role is among the most directly displaced by technology; smart meter deployment is accelerating across US utilities, with most new meters being automatic. Very high displacement risk; the role may largely disappear by 2027.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$49,180
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-12.0%
Declining
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →