Career fit quiz

Is Meter Reader the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the meter reader career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the meter reader job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like being outside
Statement 2 of 8I work well alone
Statement 3 of 8I don’t mind walking
Statement 4 of 8I’m reliable
Statement 5 of 8I want utility benefits
Statement 6 of 8I want short training
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about A few weeks on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $48,150 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Meter readers, utilities, read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water or steam.

  • Read meters
  • Record usage
  • Check for tampering
  • Report damage
  • Help install smart meters

Read a full day in the life or see meter reader salary data.

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