Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,370 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Columbus earn between $47,370 and $50,050.
- $33K10th
- $47K25th
- $50KMedian
- $50K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,670 | $4,056 | $23.40 |
| Median | $50,050 | $4,171 | $24.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,370 | $3,948 | $22.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,050 | $4,171 | $24.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Columbus earn 3% more than the Georgia average ($47,200) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $48,670 | $50,050 | $32,630 | $60,370 | 30 |
| Georgia | $47,200 | $43,140 | $36,040 | $63,610 | 670 |
| United States | $55,380 | $48,150 | $34,720 | $85,930 | 19,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $48,670, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $39,606 a year, or $3,301 a month and $1,523 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $39,606 | $3,301 |
| Working in AL | $39,276 | $3,273 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $48,670 buys what about $54,504 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 1st of 2 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Columbus$48,670
- Atlanta$48,550
Highest-paying cities for meter readers, utilities
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($98,850).
- San Francisco, CA$98,850
- Omaha, NE$83,350
- Reno, NV$82,320
- Seattle, WA$81,610
- Sacramento, CA$79,570
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Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Columbus: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Columbus?
$23.40 an hour on average, and $24.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Columbus?
About $39,606 a year ($3,301 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,670.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5041; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.21, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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