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Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$74,140
- Pittsburgh$71,740
- York$54,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $74,140 | $83,350 | $57,270 | $58,711 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $71,740 | $78,290 | $62,080 | $57,097 | 95 |
| York | $54,250 | $39,310 | $39,310 | $44,104 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other states
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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.
- 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.
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