SOC 43-5041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meter Readers, Utilities — York
York-Hanover, PA · 2 metro areas compared
In York, PA the median wage is $39,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In York, PA the median wage is $39,310. That is 18.4% lower than the national median of $48,150. Pay ranges from under $39,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,310 to $79,070.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $83,350. Of the 390 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 326th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,310 | −18.4% |
| 25th | $39,310 | −18.4% |
| Median (50th) | $39,310 | −18.4% |
| 75th | $79,070 | +64.2% |
| 90th | $81,080 | +68.4% |
| Mean | $54,250 | +12.7% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $83,350 | 400 | |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | $78,290 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in York run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $39,310 goes as far as $40,277 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,277US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,310 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,310 to $81,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $83,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in York, PA?
The median annual wage is $39,310, or $18.90 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,150, so pay in York, PA is 18.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in York, PA earns more than $81,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $83,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in York, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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