How much does a meter reader make in Arkansas?
$37,340a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Arkansas. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,880Median: $37,340Highest 10%: $66,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,880 | $11.00 | |
| 25th | $30,060 | $14.45 | |
| Median | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 90th | $66,000 | $31.73 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $40,290 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,880 |
| Little Rock, AR | $34,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 35. Florida | $40,610 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $39,480 |
| 37. Louisiana | $37,570 |
| 38. Arkansas | $37,340 |
| 39. Mississippi | $37,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.95 ($37,340 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $37,340 against $48,150 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for meter reader pay?
Arkansas ranks 38 of 39 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays meter readers the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $40,290 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.