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AI Work Index

Headline risk

70%

Very High Risk

Meter readers, utilities

United States AI Work IndexISCO 4311major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

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

Telework: 21.5%Telework: 78.5%

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

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