Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #35 of 39 · NC
19.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,720 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $41,830
Employment 640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,730P25 $37,380 Median $41,830P75 $47,220P90 $62,200
About 80% of meter readers, utilitiess in North Carolina earn between $33,730 and $62,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean meter readers, utilities salary in North Carolina is $44,720, about 19.2% below the U.S. average ($55,380). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45,980 | $49,610 | 130 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $44,470 | $48,890 | 50 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $44,020 | $46,300 | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $42,560 | $46,870 | 70 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $39,400 | $41,060 | 80 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $39,110 | $43,100 | 30 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,630 | $39,220 | 50 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36,930 | $41,440 | 50 |