How much does a meter reader make in Arizona?
$44,760a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Arizona. That is $21.52 an hour or $3,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.52
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,170Median: $44,760Highest 10%: $66,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 25th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| Median | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| 75th | $51,940 | $24.97 | |
| 90th | $66,030 | $31.75 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $49,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 26. Ohio | $47,780 |
| 27. Alabama | $45,710 |
| 28. Tennessee | $45,210 |
| 29. Arizona | $44,760 |
| 30. Kentucky | $44,450 |
| 31. Virginia | $44,020 |
| 32. Georgia | $43,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $21.52 ($44,760 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $44,760 against $48,150 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Arizona rank for meter reader pay?
Arizona ranks 29 of 39 states.
Which city in Arizona pays meter readers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $49,410 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.