Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $36,560 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $31,730
90th percentile $63,980
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,730
    25th
    $31,730
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $44,470
    90th
    $63,980

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 50% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 50% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Wilmington, NC is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Wilmington, NC is 25.7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $31,730 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,730.