How much does a meter reader make in Atlanta?
$43,140a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $20.74 an hour or $3,595 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.74
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $43,140Highest 10%: $65,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| Median | $43,140 | $20.74 | |
| 75th | $52,100 | $25.05 | |
| 90th | $65,770 | $31.62 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a meter reader make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $20.74 ($43,140 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $43,140 against $48,150 nationally, 10% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $43,140, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for meter reader pay?
67 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,770 or more.
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.