Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,200 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Winston-Salem earn between $39,850 and $48,170.
- $39K10th
- $40K25th
- $44KMedian
- $48K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,300 | $3,858 | $22.26 |
| Median | $44,020 | $3,668 | $21.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,850 | $3,321 | $19.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,170 | $4,014 | $23.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Winston-Salem earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($44,720) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $46,300 | $44,020 | $39,440 | $62,200 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $44,720 | $41,830 | $33,730 | $62,200 | 640 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $46,300, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $38,043 a year, or $3,170 a month and $1,463 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $46,300 buys what about $50,303 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 4th of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($49,610).
- Charlotte$49,610
- Raleigh$48,890
- Greensboro$46,870
- Winston-Salem$46,300
- Wilmington$39,220
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$22.26 an hour on average, and $21.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $38,043 a year ($3,170 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,300.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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