The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in North Carolina is $39,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,850.
Pay spans roughly $32,630 at the 10th percentile to $61,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.10 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as meter readers, utilities in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $39,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.10 |
| 10th percentile | $32,630 |
| 90th percentile | $61,790 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.