Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Morgantown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,140 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Morgantown earn between $38,780 and $76,240.
- $32K10th
- $39K25th
- $61KMedian
- $76K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,320 | $5,027 | $29.00 |
| Median | $60,530 | $5,044 | $29.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,780 | $3,232 | $18.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,240 | $6,353 | $36.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Morgantown vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Morgantown earn 3% more than the West Virginia average ($58,430) and 9% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | $60,320 | $60,530 | $32,130 | $90,140 | 30 |
| 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 Morgantown
On the average salary of $60,320, a single filer in Morgantown takes home about $48,768 a year, or $4,064 a month and $1,876 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Morgantown a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Morgantown area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $60,320 buys what about $64,636 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Morgantown ($47,350). A typical home costs $226,953, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other West Virginia cities
Morgantown ranks 1st of 2 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Morgantown: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Morgantown?
$29.00 an hour on average, and $29.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Morgantown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Morgantown?
About $48,768 a year ($4,064 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,320.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Morgantown than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Morgantown, WV (34060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 3.99, this job is 4.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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