Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Green Bay
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,290 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Green Bay earn between $63,600 and $85,350.
- $54K10th
- $64K25th
- $69KMedian
- $85K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,490 | $6,208 | $35.81 |
| Median | $69,070 | $5,756 | $33.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,600 | $5,300 | $30.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,350 | $7,112 | $41.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Green Bay vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Green Bay earn 35% more than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is +43% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | $74,490 | $69,070 | $53,890 | $103,290 | 40 |
| 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 Green Bay
On the average salary of $74,490, a single filer in Green Bay takes home about $58,320 a year, or $4,860 a month and $2,243 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Green Bay a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Green Bay area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $74,490 buys what about $80,023 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Green Bay ($49,940). A typical home costs $346,517, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$77,240
- Minneapolis, MN$70,270
- Detroit, MI$65,060
- Toledo, OH$50,740
- Indianapolis, IN$64,170
- Bloomington, IN$37,940
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 Green Bay: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Green Bay?
$35.81 an hour on average, and $33.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Green Bay?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Green Bay?
About $58,320 a year ($4,860 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,490.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Green Bay than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% 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 Green Bay, WI (24580). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.62, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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