Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,990 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Wilmington earn between $32,800 and $41,340.
- $33K10th
- $33K25th
- $38KMedian
- $41K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,220 | $3,268 | $18.86 |
| Median | $37,630 | $3,136 | $18.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,800 | $2,733 | $15.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,340 | $3,445 | $19.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Wilmington earn 12% less than the North Carolina average ($44,720) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $39,220 | $37,630 | $32,800 | $49,990 | 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $39,220, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $32,637 a year, or $2,720 a month and $1,255 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $39,220 buys what about $40,675 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 5th 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 Wilmington: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Wilmington?
$18.86 an hour on average, and $18.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $32,637 a year ($2,720 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,220.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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