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Meter reader salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Meter Reader make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.66
Average $19.66
Low $13.72
High $28.19

The average salary for a meter reader is $19.66 per hour in the United States. 593 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Meter Reader job openings in United States

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Meter Reader - Physical - WV M...
FirstEnergy3.4out of 5 stars.
Fairmont, WV
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Meter Reader in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Veolia
 
$136,500per year
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Rangam Consultants Inc.
 
$125,000per year
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City Of Santa Clara
 
$97,399per year
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CITY OF THORNTON
 
$96,214per year
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East Bay Municipal Utility Dis...
 
$92,687per year
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EBMUD
 
$89,730per year
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Highest paying cities for Meter Readers near United States

  1. Mountlake Terrace, WA
    $23.98 per hour
  2. New Windsor, NY
    $23.88 per hour
  3. Louisville, KY
    $21.55 per hour
  4. Austin, TX
    $20.98 per hour
  5. Columbus, OH
    $20.11 per hour

Where can a Meter Reader earn more?

Compare salaries for Meter Readers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Meter Reader get paid in United States?

Senior Meter Reader

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