How much does a meter reader make in South Carolina?
$47,850a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in South Carolina. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.00
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,570Median: $47,850Highest 10%: $63,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,570 | $15.66 | |
| 25th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| 75th | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| 90th | $63,090 | $30.33 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $50,570 |
| Greenville, SC | $48,480 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $46,220 |
| Charlotte, NC | $45,980 |
| Columbia, SC | $43,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 22. Indiana | $49,200 |
| 23. Missouri | $49,150 |
| 24. New Mexico | $48,530 |
| 25. South Carolina | $47,850 |
| 26. Ohio | $47,780 |
| 27. Alabama | $45,710 |
| 28. Tennessee | $45,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $23.00 ($47,850 a year).
Do meter readers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,850 against $48,150 nationally, 1% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for meter reader pay?
South Carolina ranks 25 of 39 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays meter readers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $50,570 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.