Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,050 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Providence earn between $53,600 and $66,410.
- $45K10th
- $54K25th
- $57KMedian
- $66K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,980 | $4,832 | $27.88 |
| Median | $56,830 | $4,736 | $27.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,600 | $4,467 | $25.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,410 | $5,534 | $31.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($57,980) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $57,980 | $56,830 | $44,880 | $74,050 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $57,980 | $56,830 | $44,880 | $67,750 | 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 Providence
On the average salary of $57,980, a single filer in Providence takes home about $47,210 a year, or $3,934 a month and $1,816 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $47,210 | $3,934 |
| Working in MA | $46,188 | $3,849 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $57,980 buys what about $56,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$59,550
- Boston, MA$61,240
- Hartford, CT$70,690
- New York, NY$71,500
- Albany, NY$60,470
- Philadelphia, PA$74,140
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 Providence: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Providence?
$27.88 an hour on average, and $27.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Providence?
About $47,210 a year ($3,934 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,980. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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