Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $50,930 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $65,940
Employed locally 90
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $50,930
    75th
    $62,220
    90th
    $65,940

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 74% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 26% 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
    Wisconsin $87,610
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,500
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $49,100
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $47,200

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,010
    Office Clerks, General $37,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,050
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Greenville, SC is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Greenville, SC is 3.6% above 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.