The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC is $38,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,450.
Pay spans roughly $31,690 at the 10th percentile to $52,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.27 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as meter readers, utilities in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.
| Median (annual) | $38,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,450 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.27 |
| 10th percentile | $31,690 |
| 90th percentile | $52,550 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.