How much does a meter reader make in North Carolina?
$41,830a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in North Carolina. That is $20.11 an hour or $3,486 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.11
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,730Median: $41,830Highest 10%: $62,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,730 | $16.22 | |
| 25th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| Median | $41,830 | $20.11 | |
| 75th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 90th | $62,200 | $29.90 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $45,980 |
| Raleigh, NC | $44,470 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $44,020 |
| Greensboro, NC | $42,560 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,630 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $35,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 31. Virginia | $44,020 |
| 32. Georgia | $43,140 |
| 33. Texas | $43,030 |
| 34. North Carolina | $41,830 |
| 35. Florida | $40,610 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $39,480 |
| 37. Louisiana | $37,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $20.11 ($41,830 a year).
Do meter readers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $41,830 against $48,150 nationally, 13% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for meter reader pay?
North Carolina ranks 34 of 39 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays meter readers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $45,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.