Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $51,420 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $68,340
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $51,420
    75th
    $58,760
    90th
    $68,340

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 54% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 46% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $51,410
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,610
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,370

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,020
    Office Clerks, General $39,810
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,990
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,170
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Raleigh, NC is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Raleigh, NC is 4.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.