We surveyed 171 meter readers to learn what personality traits and interests make them unique. Here are the results.


Holland Codes

Meter readers are conventional and realistic

Meter readers tend to be predominantly conventional individuals, meaning that they are usually detail-oriented and organized, and like working in a structured environment. They also tend to be realistic, which means that they often enjoy working outdoors or applying themselves to a hands-on project.

If you are one or both of these archetypes, you may be well suited to be a meter reader. However, if you are artistic, this is probably not a good career for you. Unsure of where you fit in? Take the career test now.

Here’s how the Holland codes of the average meter reader break down:


Big Five

The top personality traits of meter readers are social responsibility and agreeableness

Meter readers score highly on social responsibility, indicating that they desire fair outcomes and have a general concern for others. They also tend to be high on the measure of agreeableness, meaning that they are very sensitive to the needs of others and value harmony within a group.

Once again, let’s break down the components of the personality of an average meter reader: