Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,880 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Charlotte earn between $40,340 and $56,320.
- $40K10th
- $40K25th
- $46KMedian
- $56K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,610 | $4,134 | $23.85 |
| Median | $45,980 | $3,832 | $22.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,340 | $3,362 | $19.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,320 | $4,693 | $27.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Charlotte earn 11% more than the North Carolina average ($44,720) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $49,610 | $45,980 | $39,910 | $69,880 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $44,720 | $41,830 | $33,730 | $62,200 | 640 |
| United States | $55,380 | $48,150 | $34,720 | $85,930 | 19,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $49,610, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $40,571 a year, or $3,381 a month and $1,560 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $41,068 | $3,422 |
| Working in NC | $40,571 | $3,381 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $49,610 buys what about $50,961 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 1st of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlotte$49,610
- Raleigh$48,890
- Greensboro$46,870
- Winston-Salem$46,300
- Wilmington$39,220
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Charlotte?
$23.85 an hour on average, and $22.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $40,571 a year ($3,381 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,610.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,380).
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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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