Meter Readers, Utilities pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for meter readers, utilities is $20.11 an hour ($41,830 a year). About 640 people work in this job there.

$20.11Median hourly pay

$37,380–$47,220Middle half of workers, yearly

640People in this job in North Carolina

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($48,150). North Carolina ranks 34th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for meter readers, utilities in North Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.22	$33,730
25% of workers	$17.97	$37,380
Half of workers (median)	$20.11	$41,830
75% of workers	$22.70	$47,220
90% of workers	$29.90	$62,200

Meter Readers, Utilities pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$45,980	130
Raleigh-Cary	$44,470	50
Winston-Salem	$44,020	50
Greensboro-High Point	$42,560	70
Wilmington	$37,630	50

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for meter readers, utilities

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -10.5% over ten years, declining · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Water InspectorElectric Meter ReaderGas Meter ReaderMeter ReaderMeter Reading ClerkMeter Record ClerkMeter Service RepresentativeMeter Service RepMeter Service TechnicianMeter Service TechMeter Service WorkerMeter Tech

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.