Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,130 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Virginia Beach earn between $31,750 and $44,640.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $45K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Median | $35,760 | $2,980 | $17.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,750 | $2,646 | $15.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,640 | $3,720 | $21.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Virginia Beach earn 13% less than the Virginia average ($45,090) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $39,020 | $35,760 | $31,750 | $47,130 | 160 |
| Virginia | $45,090 | $44,020 | $31,750 | $61,650 | 630 |
| 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 Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $39,020, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $32,103 a year, or $2,675 a month and $1,235 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $32,484 | $2,707 |
| Working in VA | $32,103 | $2,675 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $39,020 buys what about $39,840 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 2nd of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($44,320).
- Richmond$44,320
- Virginia Beach$39,020
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 Virginia Beach: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$18.76 an hour on average, and $17.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $32,103 a year ($2,675 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,020.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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