Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,890 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Minneapolis earn between $57,100 and $83,780.
- $41K10th
- $57K25th
- $75KMedian
- $84K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,270 | $5,856 | $33.78 |
| Median | $75,020 | $6,252 | $36.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,100 | $4,758 | $27.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,780 | $6,982 | $40.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($68,300) and 27% more than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is +56% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $70,270 | $75,020 | $40,630 | $90,890 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $68,300 | $73,930 | $40,150 | $86,910 | 120 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $70,270, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $55,010 a year, or $4,584 a month and $2,116 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $55,602 | $4,634 |
| Working in MN | $55,010 | $4,584 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $70,270 buys what about $67,037 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in nearby metro areas
- Fargo, ND$43,320
- Green Bay, WI$74,490
- Omaha, NE$83,350
- Chicago, IL$77,240
- Columbia, MO$48,060
- Kansas City, MO$63,020
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Minneapolis?
$33.78 an hour on average, and $36.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $55,010 a year ($4,584 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,270. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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