Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Kentucky

Meter readers, utilities in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $52,260 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($46,550), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the meter readers, utilities average at $47,050 and the median at $44,450 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,380.

Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$52,260
Lexington$48,390
Bowling Green$46,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$52,260	$47,160	$44,920	$41,310	93
Lexington	$48,390	$44,890	$43,440	$38,155	93
Bowling Green	$46,550	$42,750	$42,750	$37,140	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other states

Meter Readers, Utilities salary by city and state

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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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