Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,460 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Pittsburgh earn between $62,080 and $80,050.
- $40K10th
- $62K25th
- $78KMedian
- $80K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,740 | $5,978 | $34.49 |
| Median | $78,290 | $6,524 | $37.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,080 | $5,173 | $29.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,050 | $6,671 | $38.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Pittsburgh earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($71,010) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is +63% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $71,740 | $78,290 | $39,860 | $97,460 | 250 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $71,740, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $57,097 a year, or $4,758 a month and $2,196 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross 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.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $71,740 buys what about $75,778 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 3 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($74,140).
- 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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$34.49 an hour on average, and $37.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $57,097 a year ($4,758 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,740. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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