How much does a meter reader make in Birmingham?
$49,110a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $23.61 an hour or $4,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.61
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,910Median: $49,110Highest 10%: $71,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| 25th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| 75th | $56,250 | $27.04 | |
| 90th | $71,000 | $34.13 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Huntsville, AL | $46,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $23.61 ($49,110 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
Yes: $49,110 against $48,150 nationally, 2% more.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $45,710, so Birmingham pays 7% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for meter reader pay?
39 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,000 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.