Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,090 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Huntington earn between $37,180 and $44,750.
- $34K10th
- $37K25th
- $42KMedian
- $45K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,240 | $3,770 | $21.75 |
| Median | $41,550 | $3,462 | $19.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,180 | $3,098 | $17.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,750 | $3,729 | $21.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Huntington earn 23% less than the West Virginia average ($58,430) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $45,240 | $41,550 | $33,740 | $63,090 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $58,430 | $59,430 | $36,650 | $86,880 | 280 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $45,240, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $37,287 a year, or $3,107 a month and $1,434 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $37,728 | $3,144 |
| Working in WV | $37,287 | $3,107 |
| Working in KY | $37,065 | $3,089 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $45,240 buys what about $51,164 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 2nd of 2 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($60,320).
- Morgantown$60,320
- Huntington$45,240
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 Huntington: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Huntington?
$21.75 an hour on average, and $19.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Huntington?
About $37,287 a year ($3,107 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,240.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.4%.
- 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 2.74, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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