The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Columbia, SC is $40,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,950.
Pay spans roughly $33,000 at the 10th percentile to $63,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.45 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as meter readers, utilities in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $40,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.45 |
| 10th percentile | $33,000 |
| 90th percentile | $63,630 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.