Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Virginia

Meter readers, utilities in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $44,320 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($39,020), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the meter readers, utilities average at $45,090 and the median at $44,020 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,380.

Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$44,320
Virginia Beach$39,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$44,320	$41,890	$33,750	$36,057	98
Virginia Beach	$39,020	$35,760	$31,750	$32,103	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other states

Meter Readers, Utilities salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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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