How much does a meter reader make in Alabama?
$45,710a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Alabama. That is $21.98 an hour or $3,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.98
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,460Median: $45,710Highest 10%: $72,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,460 | $16.09 | |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 75th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 90th | $72,200 | $34.71 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $50,050 |
| Daphne, AL | $49,660 |
| Birmingham, AL | $49,110 |
| Huntsville, AL | $46,190 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $40,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 24. New Mexico | $48,530 |
| 25. South Carolina | $47,850 |
| 26. Ohio | $47,780 |
| 27. Alabama | $45,710 |
| 28. Tennessee | $45,210 |
| 29. Arizona | $44,760 |
| 30. Kentucky | $44,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $21.98 ($45,710 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $45,710 against $48,150 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Alabama rank for meter reader pay?
Alabama ranks 27 of 39 states.
Which city in Alabama pays meter readers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $50,050 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.