Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $40,870 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $34,460
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 80
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,460
    25th
    $38,500
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $44,950
    90th
    $58,520

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 65% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meter Readers, Utilities

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Nebraska $84,730

    Nearby metros — Meter Readers, Utilities salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,610
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,090
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $51,420
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $51,410
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,610

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,760
    Office Clerks, General $39,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,350
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,780
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Greensboro, NC is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Meter Readers, Utilities salaries?

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Greensboro, NC is 16.9% below the national median of $49,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meter Readers, Utilities in Greensboro?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $34,460 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,500.