How much does a meter reader make in Boston?
$54,160a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $26.04 an hour or $4,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.04
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,280Median: $54,160Highest 10%: $96,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,280 | $20.81 | |
| 25th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $54,160 | $26.04 | |
| 75th | $72,830 | $35.01 | |
| 90th | $96,530 | $46.41 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Providence, RI | $56,830 |
| Worcester, MA | $48,740 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $26.04 ($54,160 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $54,160 against $48,150 nationally, 12% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $54,150, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for meter reader pay?
29 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,530 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.