Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,190 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Raleigh earn between $39,690 and $53,160.
- $40K10th
- $40K25th
- $44KMedian
- $53K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,890 | $4,074 | $23.50 |
| Median | $44,470 | $3,706 | $21.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,690 | $3,308 | $19.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,160 | $4,430 | $25.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Raleigh earn 9% more than the North Carolina average ($44,720) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $48,890 | $44,470 | $39,680 | $63,190 | 50 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $48,890, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $40,021 a year, or $3,335 a month and $1,539 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $48,890 buys what about $49,808 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($49,610).
- 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 Raleigh: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Raleigh?
$23.51 an hour on average, and $21.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $40,021 a year ($3,335 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,890.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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