Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,230 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Louisville earn between $44,920 and $60,400.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $47KMedian
- $60K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,260 | $4,355 | $25.12 |
| Median | $47,160 | $3,930 | $22.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,920 | $3,743 | $21.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,400 | $5,033 | $29.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $52,260, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $41,310 a year, or $3,442 a month and $1,589 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $42,633 | $3,553 |
| Working in KY | $41,310 | $3,442 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $52,260 buys what about $56,149 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Louisville: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Louisville?
$25.12 an hour on average, and $22.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Louisville?
About $41,310 a year ($3,442 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,260. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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