Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,840 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Lexington earn between $43,440 and $49,210.
- $37K10th
- $43K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,390 | $4,032 | $23.26 |
| Median | $44,890 | $3,741 | $21.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,440 | $3,620 | $20.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,210 | $4,101 | $23.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $48,390, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $38,155 a year, or $3,180 a month and $1,467 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $48,390 buys what about $52,094 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($52,260).
- Louisville$52,260
- Lexington$48,390
- Bowling Green$46,550
Highest-paying cities for meter readers, utilities
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($98,850).
- San Francisco, CA$98,850
- Omaha, NE$83,350
- Reno, NV$82,320
- Seattle, WA$81,610
- Sacramento, CA$79,570
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Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Lexington: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Lexington?
$23.27 an hour on average, and $21.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Lexington?
About $38,155 a year ($3,180 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,390. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($57,282).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5041; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.00, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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