Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,040 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Philadelphia earn between $57,270 and $83,480.
- $48K10th
- $57K25th
- $83KMedian
- $83K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,140 | $6,178 | $35.64 |
| Median | $83,350 | $6,946 | $40.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,270 | $4,772 | $27.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,480 | $6,957 | $40.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Philadelphia earn 4% more than the Pennsylvania average ($71,010) and 34% more than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is +73% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $74,140 | $83,350 | $47,740 | $85,040 | 400 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,010 | $78,450 | $39,310 | $99,940 | 860 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $74,140, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $58,711 a year, or $4,893 a month and $2,258 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $58,711 | $4,893 |
| Working in NJ | $58,439 | $4,870 |
| Working in MD | $57,677 | $4,806 |
| Working in DE | $57,325 | $4,777 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $74,140 buys what about $72,294 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 3 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$74,140
- Pittsburgh$71,740
- York$54,250
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Philadelphia?
$35.64 an hour on average, and $40.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $58,711 a year ($4,893 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,140. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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