▲6%
$14.43
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$9.67
MEDIAN
$14.43
90%
$19.19
The average hourly pay for a Meter Reader is $14.43 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$10 - $19
Bonus
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$20k - $42k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Meter Readers?
What Do Meter Readers Do?
Meter Reader Tasks
- Operate vehicles to visit meters along a designated route.
- Complete forms and update data.
- Identify and report damage, necessary maintenance or problems.
- Read meters and collect payments when applicable.
Find your market worth – how it works:
Common Health Benefits for a Meter Reader
Medical
71%
Dental
76%
Vision
59%
None
24%
Gender Breakdown for Meter Readers
Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 16 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Meter Readers
What is the highest pay for Meter Readers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Meter Reader is $19.19 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Meter Readers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Meter Reader is $9.67 / hour
How can Meter Readers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Meter Reader is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Meter Reader that oversees more junior Meter Readers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.