Meter readers, utilities

United States AI Work Index43-5041

AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.

20.1 current · 17.7 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $49K

Median annual wage

Demand -12%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

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

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 49,180

Employment 2024

20.1K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-12.0%

Openings (2024–34)

1.3K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 33,98025th pctl: USD 39,620Median: USD 49,18075th pctl: USD 68,030Top 10%: USD 86,480

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityCustomer service

Tasks

1. Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers. AI use: 0%
2. Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials. AI use: 0%
3. Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals. AI use: 0%
4. Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs. AI use: 0%
5. Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations. AI use: 0%
6. Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft Office softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Windows

Requirements

Can telework: 21.5%No education requirement: 14.4%High school diploma: 76.3%Associate's degree: 5.4%On-the-job training: 28.56%Prior work experience: 55.6%Specific vocational preparation: 33.9%Adaptability: Work schedule variability: 26.4%

Work context

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions 5.0/5

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures 4.6/5

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.6/5

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment 4.4/5

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.3/5

Exposed to Contaminants 4.2/5

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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