Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,830 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Detroit earn between $56,360 and $63,430.
- $42K10th
- $56K25th
- $62KMedian
- $63K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,060 | $5,422 | $31.28 |
| Median | $61,910 | $5,159 | $29.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,360 | $4,697 | $27.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,430 | $5,286 | $30.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Detroit earn 3% more than the Michigan average ($62,870) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $65,060 | $61,910 | $41,680 | $92,830 | 140 |
| Michigan | $62,870 | $60,870 | $39,540 | $92,440 | 270 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $65,060, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $50,515 a year, or $4,210 a month and $1,943 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $65,060 buys what about $64,867 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in nearby metro areas
- Toledo, OH$50,740
- Cleveland, OH$74,450
- Akron, OH$49,490
- Columbus, OH$54,300
- Buffalo, NY$54,380
- Pittsburgh, PA$71,740
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 Detroit: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Detroit?
$31.28 an hour on average, and $29.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Detroit?
About $50,515 a year ($4,210 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,060. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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